Treatment and support for adults with a learning disability and complex health needs that can't be met by other local NHS services.
Go to the Community Learning Disability Teams service page: Go to serviceCommunity-based support for adults who have a learning disability and are at risk of admission, or are currently admitted, into hospital for mental health care.
Go to serviceCare for adults who have a learning disability and mental health needs or behaviour that puts them or others at major risk of harm.
Go to serviceOur CAMHS Learning Disability Service helps children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health needs.
Go to serviceOur teams are made up of a range of healthcare workers who have special knowledge about different subjects. They work together to provide assessments, advice, and therapies to help you stay healthy and well.
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We also work closely with other services you are accessing, such as your GP, school, housing provider, social care, day centres, advocacy and respite services, voluntary services, and other healthcare services you use.
People with a learning disability may need more support to access and understand cervical screening.
Read advice about cervical screeningPeople with a learning disability are more likely to have problems with pooing. It can be difficult for them to express this to the people who support them.
Learn more about constipationPeople with a learning disability may not always be able to communicate when they feel unwell. Learn to recognise early signs.
Learn about signs that someone is unwellHaving a learning disability or health problem can make it harder to keep well and avoid serious illness in the winter.
Read advice about staying healthy during winterMedication and health or communication problems can put someone with a learning disability at higher risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
Read advice about staying well in hot weatherA learning disability means someone finds it much harder than others to learn new things, understand complex information, and look after themselves. It starts in childhood and lasts for life.
It is different from:
A learning disability is usually caused by something that affects brain development before birth, during birth, or in early childhood.
Many causes are possible. Common ones are:
Sometimes, we do not know the exact cause.
Conditions like cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism are more common in people with a learning disability, but they are not causes.
Specialist health support is care that cannot be provided by standard health services. This is because extra skills, knowledge, or equipment are needed to give the right help.
Common signs of constipation include:
People with a learning disability are at higher risk of constipation. If left untreated, it can cause serious problems.
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Share your feedback: Have your sayVisit your local council's website to find out about support they provide for adults with a learning disability.
