Caring for an adult with a learning disability or autism
In Camden, there are services provided by the Council and voluntary organisations that support unpaid carers.
Centre 404 provide advice and one to one support for carers of adults with learning disabilities or autism, as well as information for family carers.
Contact Centre 404 on
Phone: 020 7607 8762
Email: general@centre404.org.uk
Website: https://centre404.org.uk/our-services/support-for-families-2/
Camden Carers offer information, advice and support to unpaid carers who work, study or live in, or who care for someone who lives in Camden.
Camden Carers is also the gateway to a wide range of services provided by other local organisations and agencies working with carers in Camden.
Contact Camden Carers Service on
Phone: 020 7428 8950
Email: info@camdencarers.org.uk
Website: https://www.camdencs.org.uk
CLDS (Camden learning disabilities service) is provided by Camden Council. They offer advice and information to carers of adults with a learning disability. They also have a website that provides resources to support carers and people with a learning disability.
Contact CLDS (Camden learning disabilities service) on
Phone: 020 7974 3737
Email: clds@camden.gov.uk
Website: www.cldsinfo.net
Mobilise are a community of carers who provide support for carers in Camden. They offer lots of useful resources and information including help and advice on Benefits for carers such as Carer's Allowance and Attendance Allowance.
Find out more about support provided by Mobilise
Website: https://www.mobiliseonline.co.uk/camden
Email: info@mobiliseonline.co.uk
Further information
Together Matters
Together Matters is a small organisation that believes talking and working together can help to make better things happen for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Together Matters provide information, resources, workshops and training.
Contact Together Matters at
Website: https://www.togethermatters.org.uk/
Contact form: Contact Us | Together Matters
Cancer screenings and people with learning disabilitiesData has shown that people with learning disabilities are less likely to participate in cancer screening programmes than the general population.
The North Central London Intergrated Care System has put together guidance for family carers of people with learning disabilities. The guidance includes advice on to talk about cancer screenings, and how to support people during appointments. The full guidance can be found here.
Easy Read guidance on cancer screenings, including different types of screenings and who is invited is also available.
Further information
Together Matters
Together Matters is a small organisation that believes talking and working together can help to make better things happen for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Together Matters provide information, resources, workshops and training.