Disability

Nationally, fewer than 50% of disabled people are employed and disabled people are twice as likely to live in poverty. In Bristol, there are nearly 2000 adults with learning disabilities as well as many who are registered with physical disabilities.

Over the last two decades, many centres that used to provide support to those with disabilities have closed so there is a shortfall in quality support, care providers, activities, and services for vulnerable adults, especially those with additional or complex needs.

How you or your church can help

There is a shortfall in quality support, care providers, activities, and services for vulnerable adults, especially those with additional or complex needs.

Many organisations need the talents of those who could offer a few regular hours a week or every month. All skills are helpful but particularly - care, administration, policy, publications etc.

Disability Groups

Abundant Life For All Christian Community helps adults with learning and other disabilities to live life to the full through recreation and supporting each other in Christian faith. www.alfacc.org.uk
Brandon Trust provides services for young persons with additional needs. www.brandontrust.org
Bristol and Bath Disability Network connects people to Christian-led inclusive activities and serves the church by encouraging disability ministry. bristolbathdisabilitynetwork.wordpress.com
Haven Community provides a stimulating environment, offering various activities, and day-care or assistance, to adults with restricted mobility, sensory impairment, or who have learning support needs. www.havencommunity.org.uk
Freeways helps people become as independent as possible by helping them make choices, learn new skills and make new links in their local community. www.freeways.org.uk
Incredible Kids aims to provide play and support services to families with a child with a disability or additional need to reduce inequality and social isolation. www.incrediblekids.org.uk
Milestones Trust support people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, dementia, and those with complex behavioural needs. www.milestonestrust.org.uk
Silva Care provide services for a wide range of different needs including people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Dementia, Mental Health, Acquired Brain Injury and Health care needs including Palliative. www.silvacare.org.uk