Physical Disability/Health
Neurodiversity covers a range of Neurodivergent conditions like:
A “Physical disability” is a broad term. It can cover a wide range of conditions. It is defined by the Equality Act 2010 as a limitation on someone’s physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina that has a substantial and long-term effect on their ability to do everyday activities.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Dyslexia • Dyspraxia • Dyscalculia • TIC disorders (e.g. Tourette’s Syndrome)
Caring for someone with a Physical health condition will vary. Often this may require a physical level of caring often having to balance helping someone with their own needs whilst maintaining their own.
At least one in five people in the UK are thought to be neurodivergent. This means they may think, behave, and process information differently to ‘neurotypical’ people. Caring for someone who is Neurodivergent can vary. A person’s condition can vary and often overlap, making it unique. It is hard to understand and even know what is happening inside someone else’s brain. Caring involves trying to learn a person’s behaviour, understand the way they may be thinking and can involve physically, mentally and emotionally supporting someone. Caring can involve learning and managing behaviours, educating others to understand the cared-for needs, understand the way they may be thinking and educate others to understand this too like health professionals, schools etc. this can involve physically, mentally and emotionally supporting someone. Dementia
Supporting someone with a Physical Disability might include supporting with:-
• Managing their own personal care, including washing and dressing. • Helping them to get around. This may include use of aids like a wheelchair, hoists or medical equipment, adaptations to home and vehicles. It is sometimes easier for us to do things ourselves, tempting to step in and take control. It is important that whilst this maybe a quicker solution we have to remember to promote a person’s independence and allow them to control the level of support required from us. The physical element of your own health may be affected and it important that you recognise when it is time for you to take a break and get further support within your Caring role. Learning Disability
Currently there are around 944,000 people estimated to be living with dementia in the UK. There are an estimated 9,163 people over the age of 65 living with dementia in the Northamptonshire. Dementia is a terminal condition and 1 in 3 of us will die with it. (May 2025- latest available) The diagnosis rate is currently 66.3 % so 6,076 have received a diagnosis. (May 2025- latest available).
A Learning Disability can affect the way a person learns new things throughout their life. A Learning Disability is different for everyone. No two people are the same. It is not always known what may cause someone to have a Learning Disability. It affects the way the brain develops, often from early childhood (injury or illness like meningitis).
Supporting someone with a Learning Disability can be complex and demanding. As every Learning Disability is unique, your caring role will also be unique too. This can vary from person to person but may require supporting someone’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. Neurodiversity Neurodiversity is a term which refers to the natural diversity of our brains. Neurodivergence is a term which refers to the way a person’s brain processes, behaves, and learns things, often considered “typical”.
Someone develops the condition every three minutes. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe over 200 sub-types of dementia, for example, Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia. Each type stops a person’s brain cells (neurones) working properly in specific areas, affecting their ability to remember, think and speak. Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. How fast dementia progresses will depend on the individual. We recognise that caring for someone with dementia can have its challenges, however, can also be rewarding knowing that you are assisting someone you love to continue to live as independent
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