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Assistance with banking for people with a learning disability
Assistance with banking for people with a learning disability
Books Beyond Words
Books Beyond Words
Now available at Jersey Library.

A series of books which tell stories in pictures to help people with learning and communication difficulties explore and understand their own experiences. They provide a written storyline, guidelines and resources for supporters and professionals. For more information, go to www.booksbeyondwords.co.uk

Title Author Subject
Am I going to die? Hollins, Sheila Terminal illness
Ann has dementia Hollins, Sheila Dementia
Enjoying sport and exercise Hollins, Sheila Benefits of exercise and choosing activities
Falling in love Hollins, Sheila Personal relationships
Food…fun, healthy and safe Hollins, Sheila Choosing, cooking and eating food
George gets smart Hollins, Sheila Keeping yourself clean
Getting on with cancer Donaghey, Veronica Dealing with treatment and processes
Going to out-patients Hollins, Sheila Understanding what will happen in various scenarios
Going to the doctor Hollins, Sheila Understanding what will happen in various scenarios
I can get through it Hollins, Sheila Sexual abuse – current
Jenny speaks out Hollins, Sheila Sexual abuse – in the past
Looking after my balls Hollins, Sheila What to look for
Looking after my breasts Hollins, Sheila Breast awareness and screening
Looking after my heart Hollins, Sheila Prevention of heart disease
Loving each other safely Bailey, Helen Personal relationships
Ron’s feeling blue Hollins, Sheila Tackling depression
Sonia’s feeling sad Hollins, Sheila Tackling depression – counselling
Speaking up for myself Hollins, Sheila Ethnic discrimination
When dad died Hollins, Sheila Death of a father
When mum died Hollins, Sheila Death of a mother
Disabled and Reduced Mobility Airport Guide
Disabled and Reduced Mobility Airport Guide
Mencap UK
Mencap UK
Mencap Internet Safety Guide
Mencap Internet Safety Guide
National Association of Independent Schools and Non-Maintained Special Schools
National Association of Independent Schools and Non-Maintained Special Schools
The National Association of Independent Schools & Non-Maintained Special Schools (NASS) is a membership organisation working with and for special schools in the voluntary and private sectors within the UK. Its aim is to provide information, support and training to its members through a range of media in order to benefit and advance the education of young people with special educational needs.
Change
Change
CHANGE is a leading national human rights organisation led by Disabled People. We work for the human rights and inclusion of all people with learning disabilities.
Beyond Words
Beyond Words
Beyond Words – helping people with learning disabilities to understand their world.

Beyond Words is a small not-for profit social enterprise set up in 2011. We are a spin out from St. George’s, University of London where our Executive Chair, Baroness Sheila Hollins is Professor of the Psychiatry of Disability. We publish books and provide services for adults with learning disabilities, their family carers, support workers and other professionals. These include the  Books Beyond Words series which has been helping people with learning disabilities to understand their world since 1989.

If you would like to make a donation to our work, you can do so through a special Beyond Words fund within St. George’s Hospital Charity. Your donation will help more people with learning disabilities to benefit from the Beyond Words educational and counselling materials.

Breaking Bad News
Breaking Bad News
Sunny Arts
Sunny Arts
Sunny Arts was started by writer and director Will Geffin in 1999. The current team is made up of a range of performers, presenters, film makers and trainers with extensive experience in producing drama, documentary and corporate video, film and live drama. Some members of the team have disabilities and learning difficulties.
HFT Holiday Information Guide 2013
HFT Holiday Information Guide 2013
Our annual Holiday Information Guides are packed with information to help people with learning disabilities and those closest to them choose a holiday.

The guides include:

  • Pre-booking information
  • Information on guides provided by other organisations
  • Tour Operators
  • Places to stay in the UK and abroad
  • Meeting specialist health needs
  • Specific Interest Holidays
  • Insurance
  • Available benefits and help
  • Barclays Bank - Money Skills
    Barclays Bank – Money Skills
    Barclays Money Skills is a national programme that helps people to develop and improve their financial skills, knowledge and confidence.
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