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Around 1.5 million adults in the uk have a learning disability
Social care is underfunded meaning there are less options
Hft give learning disabled people the opportunity to speak up
If you would prefer to send a donation via cheque, please download and complete this form and post to Hft Supporter Care Team, Brook Office Park, 5/6 Folly Brook Road, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7FL.
Cheques should be made payable to HF Trust Ltd. Hft can claim back the basic rate of tax on any donations received from UK taxpayers. Every £1 you donate will be worth £1.25 to Hft.
Generally, when we talk about learning disabilities, we’re talking about conditions that affect how a person understands and processes information.
Learning disabilities can make everyday life more challenging, and might mean that support is needed in order for the person to live with as much independence and choice as possible.
Learning disabilities affect people to widely differing degrees; those with a mild learning disability are often independent in caring for themselves and carrying out everyday tasks, while people with a profound learning disability will likely have considerable difficulty in communicating and very limited understanding. For this reason, it’s important to take a person-centred approach to supporting anyone with a learning disability, seeing the whole person rather than focusing on any one aspect of their life.
Our services are funded through a combination of Local Authority funding and fundraised income. Often Local Authority funding will cover only the basics, or fund only people with the most complex needs. We don’t feel this is enough, so we also raise money for things that are no longer funded to make sure people can live their life, their way.
Yes. Please visit https://www.hft.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/ to find out more.
Questions?
Supporter Care Team phone 0117 906 1699 or email on Hello@hft.org.uk