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We all want our children to be able to communicate. Makaton is a system that is used with some children who struggle in this area. Makaton is a language programme using signs and symbols to help people to communicate. It is designed to support spoken…
Makaton in Early Years
Makaton is a language programme using speech, signs and symbols which provides basic communication and everyday vocabulary which helps to develop language and literacy skills.Using Makaton helps adults and children who may have communication difficulties to develop their basic communication skills. These basic skills are…
Making a complaint
There may be times when you want to make a complaint about the services you have received. Making a complaint through the right channels could result in a better outcome for you, and may help improve things for other people, too. Please don't be reluctant…
Managing Someone's Money
Appointeeship An appointee is responsible for managing a person's benefits, and also for paying bills and managing a small and limited amount of savings in case of unforeseen circumstances. Appointeeship may be the best course of action if the person has a low level of…
Managing weight with a learning disability
If you care for a person with a learning disability, they may need help and support to stay a healthy weight. People with a learning disability are more likely to have problems with their weight. Some people may be underweight because their disability means they have difficulties…
The Mental Capacity Act 2005
The information below provides a general introduction to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (which came into force in October 2007). The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) contains a lot of information, and at the end of the article you can see links and information where you can…
Mental health
There's nothing unusual or shameful about mental illness. Most of us have problems at some time in our lives, such as money worries, stress at work or the death of a loved one, which can affect our mental health. Article provided by NHS Choices - See original on…
Mental health issues if you're gay, lesbian or bisexual
Poor levels of mental health among lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people have often been linked to experiences of homophobic and transphobic discrimination and bullying. Other factors - such as age, religion, where you live or ethnicity - can add extra complications to an already difficult…
Microsoft screen reader
Narrator is a screen-reading app built into Windows 10. Developed in 2000, the utility made the Windows operating system more accessible for blind and visually impaired users. Narrator lets you use your PC without a display or mouse to complete common tasks if you’re blind or…
Mind of My Own (MOMO) app
Does anyone listen - really listen - just to you? Telling people what you want and need can be difficult. MOMO is a fuss-free way to put down your thoughts and send them to those who need to hear from you. MOMO apps help you…
