Learning Disability Service (Adults)
The Learning Disability Service is made up of several teams, providing a range of care and support services for people with a learning disability.
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Overview
The Learning Disability Service is made up of several teams.
These teams provide a range of care and support services for people with a learning disability.
The Community Team
The Community Team is made up of:
- Community nurses
- Occupational therapists
- Speech and language therapists
- Physiotherapist
- Support staff
The Community Teams provide:
- specialist person centred assessments support and care to people with complex health care needs
- specialist advice and support to people with complex health care needs, their family, carers and other professionals.
Assertive Outreach Team
The Assertive Outreach Team is made up of:
- Community nurses
- Health care assistants
They provide intensive support to those who are vulnerable to breakdown, particularly around transition.
The team focuses on:
- reducing hospital admissions for mental health or learning disability issues
- supporting earlier discharge to their home (if admission was unavoidable)
Acute Liaison Service
The Acute Liaison Service provides a range of support to promote specialist learning disability care to patients (over the age of 18) in an acute care setting.
It will make sure that people with a learning disability have fair access to treatment on admission to hospital.
The nurse will provide advice and support to the patient, carer and other professionals.
Support available
Therapeutic intervention is based upon individual needs and is not time limited.
People with SEND can access the service for support with transitions from the age of 17 years 6 months.
Anyone accessing the service will have support and care specific to their needs and ability.
The service works with children's services to support transition to adult services.
Who can access the service
Young people and adults:
- over 18 years of age
- registered with a South Tyneside GP
- with a diagnosed learning disability (unless referral is for screening)
How to access the service
Referrals can be made:
- over the phone
- in person to any member of the team
Written referrals are accepted but must include the reason for referral and consent from the person you're referring.
Referrals are reviewed and initial contact will be made within 10 working days.