Learning Disabilities Service
Who we are and what we do
We have 5 Learning Disability Teams in the County. The Teams are made up of Social care staff and Health Service staff.What are Integrated Learning Disability Teams?
The Integrated Learning Disability Teams are made up of staff from Social Care and the Health Service who work together in each area. By working together it is hoped to provide a better service to people with Learning Disabilities.
Once you get in touch with Social Care and Health someone from an Integrated Learning Disability Team will carry out an assessment. This means finding out what you need. Then services will be found to meet these needs. Sometimes a member of the team may provide a service, such as speech therapy. Other services, like day care, will be arranged with a care provider.
A member of the team called a care co-ordinator will make sure the services are meeting needs properly. Reviews will be carried out to make sure things are going well. Services can be changed if necessary.
Who are on the teams?
- Team Manager
- Social Workers
- Community Nurses
- Speech Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Psychologists
- Consultant Psychiatrist
- Team Clerk
Why have integrated teams?
You will only get one assessment - all information will be shared within the team. You will only need to phone one number at Social Care Direct.How to contact the Teams
You can contact Social Care Direct by telephone on 0845 8505010. You can fax us on 0191 3835752, or minicom on 01429 884124.
You can text us from your mobile phone on 077860 2780 or you can send us an e-mail from your computer to Social Care Direct.
If you want to get more information or advice about learning disabilities you can ring the Mencap Helpline on 0808 808111, or see our main contacts page.
