Do you have a family member who has a learning difficulty? The Supporting Older Families Initiative, a Big Lottery funded project run by Edinburgh Development Group, offers support to older families who have an adult son or daughter (or The project workers offer home visits, listen to what families need and offer advice and practical support. We can support families to look toward a positive future and help is offered to assist families to plan for emergencies. We have developed a 'My Life Book' which has proved very popular with families. We support families to make a record of the wealth of information they hold. We can support individuals with a learning difficulty and their families to explore the things they think would make a good life in the future and develop person centred plans. If you would like to find out more information, phone Ruth, Jenny or Elea on 0131 476 0522, or you can e-mail at : 
other relative) with learning difficulties living at home with them.
