Learning Disability: Relationships, Sexuality, Risk and Choice for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Aims to: Examine the impact and importance of relationships in the individuals lives

Learning objectives:

  • Recognise the importance of relationships and sexuality for well-being
  • Place sexuality and relationships within the legal context of the human rights act, mental capacity act and professional duty of care
  • Understand how our own values around sexuality and relationships may impact on the people we support
  • Examine history and current practice around relationships and sexuality for people with a learning disability
  • Practice using person-centred tools to support individuals around their relationships and sexuality
  • Listen to an expert by experience and hear their views regarding relationships

Audience: Individuals working with or supporting adults with a learning disability