Adult Services

Autism & Learning Disabilities

First Option Healthcare provide nurse-led care packages that are bespoke designed to the needs of each client. Taking the time to discover the specific needs of each person and providing the support they need to thrive and to live as independently as possible.

Support worker sat next to adult with learning disabilities

Delivering bespoke person centred support

Autism and learning disabilities are completely unique to every person. As are people’s experiences of living with them. We understand how hard it is to get those needs understood, and the additional advocacy and time invested to obtain the very best support for friends and loved ones.

We take a holistic approach to ensure that we deliver the best provision for each person in our care. From mental health support, assistance in participating in activities, to training on how to manage behaviours that challenge’, we are determined to make a difference for each person and the important people in their lives.

Our bespoke approach is focused on providing exceptional levels of care both in the home and in the community, helping to develop new skills and strengthen independence.

Our expert team provides care for adults with the following conditions

Severe communication difficulties
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Asperger’s

Learning Disabilities leading to challenging behaviour …
Global Developmental Delay

A strong partnership to empower people and their families

First Option is a healthcare provider with our own specialist training division. Our leadership team has over 75+ years of clinical experience between them, we are a leading provider in both healthcare training and provision. See our Clinical Education division for details on available training for families and carers.

Our specialist team of carers and nurses provide bespoke autism and learning disability support packages for adults of all ages.

We recognise that every person has specific strengths, aspirations, and difficulties. We address the physical, psychological, and emotional impacts of their unique neurodiversity. Whether it’s cognitive development, social anxiety, behaviours that challenge (which may include hurting others or themselves) – or any other aspect, we complete a full assessment and set goals together to ensure the right care is received and positive progress is made.

Working with health and social care teams, we can also ensure seamless transitional care, from young peoples’ services to adult services as needed.

Our team will:

Support progress and access – Provide support at college, university, in the home or workplace. Find out more here Educational, Activity and Workplace Support >
Strengthen independence – our carers encourage and enable people with complex or severe learning difficulties to stay active and carry out daily tasks
Keep you connected – provide support to meet friends and family and explore the local community

Encourage your goals – Empowering people with learning difficulties to enjoy activities, discover new hobbies, and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives
Adapt care and support – Our continuous review process adapts to daily and long-term changes to symptoms and capabilities associated with autism and learning disabilities
Help with daily life – Providing personal homecare and community services, all tailored to meet individual needs

What you can expect:

Our own highly trained and vetted First Option Healthcare staff – we very rarely use outside agency staff. We provide you with an expert team with the correct training that can cover the shifts you need.
Quickest available care provision. From clinical assessment, to care plan and funding agreement in place, as quickly and safely as possible.
Access to a clinical-led helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Last-minute cover. Available within 24-hours to cover shortfalls with your current provider.

Fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
Family support and advocacy – we work with health and social care teams to ease communication and join up the dots.
Care you can rely on. We will do what we say and are transparent in our communications.