Who It’s For
This service is ideal for:
- Adults aged 18+ with mild, moderate, or severe learning disabilities.
- Individuals with dual diagnoses, such as autism, mental health conditions, or physical impairments.
- People leaving special education who need structured support transitioning to adulthood.
- Individuals who need help maintaining independent living or are at risk of isolation or regression without support.
Whether for a few hours a week or 24/7 supported living, our care adapts to each person’s unique journey.
What Our Learning Disability Support Involves
Our care is built around promoting independence while offering reliable assistance where needed. We support individuals in the following areas:
- Daily Living Skills: Support with cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal hygiene, and meal planning.
- Health & Well-Being: Promoting healthy lifestyles, medication reminders, and support in attending health appointments.
- Budgeting & Money Management: Helping individuals manage their finances, pay bills, understand budgeting, and shop independently.
- Emotional & Social Support: Encouraging social engagement, confidence building, and support through emotional challenges or communication needs.
- Education & Employment: Assistance with accessing training, courses, volunteering, or supported employment programmes.
- Community Participation: Support in engaging with local events, clubs, religious groups, and recreational activities.
Every support plan is designed collaboratively, ensuring that each individual’s voice is central in shaping their life and future.
Why Gentle Dove Healthcare?
We’re not just carers—we’re partners in empowerment. Here’s why families and individuals trust GentleDove:
- Person-Centred Philosophy: Each care plan is tailored to reflect the individual’s goals, preferences, routines, and aspirations.
- Skilled Carers: Our staff are trained in working with various learning disabilities and communication styles, including Makaton, visual prompts, and behavioural support.
- Inclusive Environment: We promote dignity, self-worth, and social inclusion in every interaction—clients are treated as equals, never patients.
- Flexible Support Models: Choose from short visits, overnight care, or long-term supported living options depending on the level of need.
- Holistic Support: We care not just for physical well-being but also emotional health, personal development, and future planning.
We create a safe, empowering space for each person to grow, succeed, and feel proud of who they are.
How Our Service Works
- Referral & Assessment: We assess the individual’s needs, preferences, capabilities, and living environment.
- Care Planning: Together with the individual and their family, we create a care plan outlining support goals and responsibilities.
- Carer Matching: We select caregivers who are best suited in terms of personality, communication, and experience.
- Support Delivery: Support begins with consistency, supervision, and regular reviews to ensure care continues to meet changing needs.
We also liaise with local authorities, health professionals, social workers, and educational institutions to offer joined-up care.