Learning Disability and Autism

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We’re all different – so let’s make your care reflect that

We’re proud to support adults with a range of learning disabilities, putting their health, wellness and interests first.

You yourself may be looking to receive care or you may be reading this for someone else. At Walfinch, we believe that it’s never enough just to survive; so let’s make it time to thrive!

Keep doing the things you love

We understand how important your routines and hobbies are. That’s why we purposely match our clients with carers that best suit them. You may have similar personalities, find communicating easy, or even share hobbies.

Our care might be more domestic, helping you complete everyday tasks – giving you more time to spend thriving. However, we can also help with things such as:

  • Prompting you to take medications
  • Companionship 
  • Support and travel
  • Personal care and hygiene 
  • Socialising and meeting friends
  • Going out to places such as the gym, local clubs, or work

Our care teams are ready to help…

Call us today: 01235 634893

I was amazed last time I went to the farm with him. He’s learnt such a lot from doing farming tasks. He is glad of the responsibilities and proud that he is able to help run the farm… Kathy and his other carers feel more like friends who do things with him, and it’s great to feel confident that Kieran is safe with them.

Dave W, client’s father, Walfinch Mid and South Buckinghamshire

Do you look after someone with a learning disability?

It can sometimes feel overwhelming looking after someone with a learning disability. You may not have support for yourself and can’t always tell if you’re doing the right thing. By introducing them to care professionals, you too can experience the satisfaction of helping your loved one find the time to thrive. 

Everyone’s challenges are different, so we would speak directly with you to gain an understanding of their routines, preferences and communication styles – to create a comprehensive, personalised care plan. That way, we can provide the best care on a consistent basis. 

By investing in care from Walfinch, you can take some of the pressure off yourself – whilst also being assured that they can continue living their best life, even without you there.

Start thriving today through quality care

It’s never too early to kickstart your thriving journey. Some of our clients have found that just four hours of care a week has delivered transformative results. It’s never been easier to live more independently. Through various techniques and approaches to care, tailored around your lifestyle, you can make now your time to thrive.

Your questions, answered by us

Expert answers to your frequently asked questions about learning disability care.

A learning disability, also known as intellectual disability, may affect a person’s ability to learn new things and cope with everyday tasks. This condition typically begins before adulthood and can range in severity from mild to profound.

We’re all different – so why should all your home care options be the same? At Walfinch, we’re proud to accommodate the needs of our individual clients, working with them to help them pursue their interests. Whatever it is that makes you thrive, our expert care staff are here to help you achieve it.

This depends entirely on your situation. If you’re unsure what kind of care you need, we can carry out a short, informal care assessment. This means, we get to know you a little more about you and speak to your family members in your home. Together, we can work out what care plan best reflects you.

This depends on the kind of care you receive. Many of our clients get visits from multiple carers, others prefer to have just one person on a regular basis. Whether you meet more or less of our care team, our carers are all equally aware of your needs and preferences. Your thriving is always in mind!

Depending on your availability, we can carry out a friendly care assessment and match you with our care team members very quickly. To find out more, feel free to contact our local branch.

Our carers undergo comprehensive training in a range of learning disabilities, equipping them to support you to thrive. Beyond care training, we also try to match you with carers that share similar interests as yourself and can best get on with you. These important details will be written into your care plan and members of our care team will be matched accordingly.

We train our carers in-house, the Walfinch way. They undergo comprehensive training so that they can care for people with a wide range of needs. We have very high standards regarding training – meaning our carers must pass a series of in-person examinations, training sessions and online learning before helping people in their own homes.

A care plan contains all the relevant information our carers need to understand and cater to your individual needs. It is created off the back of care assessments, which may be carried out on an ongoing basis, to ensure all your information and requirements are up to date. We view your care plan as your roadmap to thrive.