If you or someone you care about receives support from your local authority but you are worried that the current arrangements are not enough, you can ask for them to be reviewed.

Families want to protect the people they love, and professionals have a duty to minimise unnecessary harm. Safety matters, and reducing avoidable risks will always be an important part of good support. But what if our pursuit of safety comes at the expense of the very things that make life worth living?

Being confined to a bed can lead to boredom, loneliness, frustration and a loss of connection with the world outside. However, with a little creativity and thought, there are many ways to bring joy, stimulation and meaningful engagement into someone's day.