Raphael, 10, has a severe learning disability and autism. He frequently hurts himself and needs one-to-one support from his parents. They don’t know what they should do when he becomes distressed and hurts himself.
Learning disability settings
These example scenarios feature fictional situations and people. They show how NICE guidance could be used in social work practice.
William, 53, has has Down’s syndrome and a mild learning disability. He lives with his elderly mother, Elsie. She is worried about how William will cope when she dies. William wants to continue living in the family home.
Rainey has a moderate learning disability and was recently diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer. She may only have up to 2 weeks to live. Rainey is frightened of dying and wants to leave hospital as soon as possible.