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Website continually being developed

Welcome to Kernow Directory. Organisations supporting adults across Cornwall are continuing to add their details. If you are an organisation, please visit one of our directories and click “Add a listing.”

Our information, advice and guidance pages are co-produced with people who have lived experience and will continue to grow.

Adults with Learning Disability

This page is for adults who may find information easier to understand in different formats. Here you’ll find links to useful resources and support.

Accessible information

We aim to make our information clear and available in the format that works best for you.

  • We offer Easy Read versions of some leaflets

  • We can provide information in large print

  • Some information is also available as short films

  • If English is not your first language, we can arrange translation

If you would like support with any of our information, you can speak with your Social Worker, who can help you choose the format that suits you best.

Visit the Formatting, Interpretation and Translation Services page


CHAMPS

The CHAMPS produce information in Easy Read. There are forms to fill in for a bus pass, or for social services. There is other Easy Read information about your health.

Visit CHAMPS website


Cornwall People First

A Charity that works with people with learning disabilities. They have lots of information in Easy Read. They can help organisations to produce things in Easy Read.

Visit Cornwall People First website


Getting help

Getting help from Adult Social Care

You may be able to get support from Adult Social Care. You can find out by having a needs assessment.

See how you can request Adults Needs Assessment 

Getting help from the NHS

You can get help from the NHS too. The Adults Learning Disabilities Team can help you get the health support you need.

Read more about NHS Learning Disability Services