Friends like these
- Author:
- PENFOLD Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 14(5), September/October 2014, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Friends 2 Friends, a Lichfield-based user-led support group, is helping people with learning disabilities to overcome social isolation and develop their life skills. The group has over 40 members. Staff and volunteers operate a drop-in centre where members of the group can meet friend, socialise, and learn new skills such as cooking and budgeting. Friends 2 Friends is also involved in initiatives to try and improve the lives of all people with learning disabilities in the area, improving access to bus transport and helping break down barriers with young people. (Edited publisher abstract)
- Subject terms:
- support groups, learning disabilities, life skills, service users, social inclusion, social skills;
- Content type:
- practice example
- Location(s):
- England
- Link:
- Journal home page
- ISSN print:
- 1752-007X