Adults with a learning disability

To receive Social Services support, you must first have an assessment by the Community Support Team.

Our services include:

• special needs services for people with a profound learning disability and/or physical, sensory or communication disability;
• a day centre for older people with a learning disability;
• social and educational opportunities which link in with local community facilities;
• a service that promotes and develops skills training and work related opportunities;
• a flexible community service which encourages greater independence and offers opportunities to develop skills, abilities and knowledge to take control of day to day living;
• a support service for adults with a learning disability who have more complex needs or behaviours that challenge;
• a residential service which provides both planned and emergency temporary accommodation to those unable to stay in their own homes;
• a respite service offering planned and emergency short stays as well as a break for carers.

Request an assessment from the Community Support Team Community Learning Disability Team