Disabling Effects

The following would normally be characteristic of a person with mild functional restriction.

Mild learning disability and -:

• GP care only
• Mild learning disability
• No behavioural problems
• Lives in unsupervised accommodation
• Attended mainstream school
• Employed with no support
• No legal protection in place

No associated physical, psychiatric or other problems.

Care

People with a mild restriction should be able to live independently, though they may need help in coping with housing and employment, family responsibilities, planning complex activities or when under unusual stress.

Consequently they would not normally be expected to have attention or supervision needs.

Disabling Effects

The following would normally be characteristic of a person with a moderate functional restriction.

Moderate learning disability and -:

• Multidisciplinary community team care
• Moderate learning disability
• No behavioural problems
• Require intermittent supervision, i.e. can be left alone for prolonged periods of time
• Attended mainstream school with statement
• Supported employment
• No legal protection in place

There may be associated problems that include -:

• Visual impairment
• Hearing impairment
• Motor disabilities
• Epilepsy

Mobility

The ability to walk is likely to be unimpeded in the absence of

neuro-muscular problems affecting the lower limbs.

They are likely to require guidance and supervision when finding their way around outdoors as they may be vulnerable to exploitation, demonstrate disturbed or antisocial behaviour and have difficulty in communicating with strangers.

Care

They are likely to require attention with prompting to wash, dress, prepare food, wear appropriate clothes and eat a proper diet. Also to partake in appropriate activities, to take medication and deal with correspondence and financial matters.

They are not likely to require assistance with most aspects of bodily functions. They may need supervision to prevent potentially dangerous behaviours or activities.

Disabling Effects

The following would normally be characteristic of a person with a severe functional restriction.

Severe or profound learning disability and -:

• Multidisciplinary community team care
• Severe or profound learning disability
• Behavioural problems
• Require regular supervision every day i.e. can only be left alone for very brief periods of time
• Attended special school
• Unable to work
• Legal protection in place that includes:
  • Court of Protection
  • Guardianship order
  • Appointee
  • Section 25 Supervised Discharge

There may be associated problems that include -:

• Severe visual impairment
• Severe hearing impairment
• Severe motor disabilities
• Poorly controlled epilepsy
• Incontinence
• Schizophrenia or other severe and enduring mental illness
• Severe behavioural problems
• Dementia

Mobility

The ability to walk is likely to be unimpeded in the absence of

neuro-muscular problems affecting the lower limbs.

They are likely to require guidance and supervision when finding their way around outdoors as they may be vulnerable to exploitation, injury on busy roads, demonstrate disturbed or antisocial behaviour and have difficulty in communicating with strangers.

Care

They are likely to require regular attention to assist with most aspects of bodily functions and with prompting to wash, dress, prepare food, wear appropriate clothes and eat a proper diet. Also to partake in appropriate activities, to take medication and deal with correspondence and financial matters.

They are likely to need supervision to prevent potentially dangerous behaviours or activities.