The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities is keen to hear about the experiences of fathers who have a child with a learning disability.

We are asking fathers to complete a questionnaire so that we can learn about the impact it has had on their lives, for example, their involvement in child care or changes they have made to their employment. The questionnaire can either be completed on-line or by requesting a printed copy.

Are you the father of a child aged 19 or under who has learning disabilities?  If so, please visit www.learningdisabilities.org.uk to find out more or to take part in the survey on-line.

Are you in touch with fathers through your work or support networks? If so, could you please tell them about this survey and see if they are interested in taking part. If they are could you please give them the above details of where to find the on-line survey or if they would like a paper copy please ask them to phone Justin at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities on 0207 8031144.

We are very keen to reach fathers in different parts of the UK and with a wide variety of experiences- please help us in the area where you work. This survey is part of the Recognising Fathers project. We will use the information to think about how fathers and families could receive better support through changes in policy and practice.

If you would like to speak to someone in person about the project contact Christine Towers on 020 7803 1158 or email ctowers@fpld.org.uk