Focus Groups for adults with learning disabilities and their Carers in East Surrey 

About the focus groups: These focus groups act as a safe spaces for adults with learning disabilities and their Carers to share their experiences of using services in East Surrey. 
 
The Coalition will use the focus groups’ findings to help Surrey Heartlands understand where services are working well and where they are not, and how they can be improved to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities in East Surrey. 

In this project, when we talk about ‘services’ we mean this in the broadest sense; any service that works with adults with learning disabilities, such as police officers, social workers, volunteers, nurses etc.

Who we’re looking for:  

• 5 Carers (aged 18 +)   

• 5 Adults with learning disabilities (aged 18 +)   

What you’ll be asked to do:  
You will attend a focus group on Tuesday 14 October from 10am to 1pm at Mertsham Community Hub to discuss using services as (or supporting) an adult with learning disabilities in East Surrey.   

What you’ll be offered for your time:   

Each participant will receive as £45 in Amazon vouchers as a ‘thank you’ for taking part. 

Travel expenses will be covered by The Coalition.  Please contact The Coalition first before booking any transport.  

How to take part:   

To book a place on a workshop, please e-mail involvement@surreycoalition.org.uk by Sunday 12 October with the following information: 

1. Who will be participating e.g. a Carer and/or an adult with a learning disability   

2. Which East Surrey neighbourhood you’re based in? (e.g. Tandridge, Merstham, Redhill, Reigate, Horley) 

3. What is your (or the person you care for) learning disability level? Mild, Moderate or Severe 

4. How you or the person you care for communicates? 

• use easy words
• use pictures and images
• give me extra time
• use & understand Makaton signing
• it would be helpful if someone comes with me
• use a communication device
• use a communication book

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