Learning Disability Service - General Information
Learning Disability Service
General Information
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What is the Learning Disability Service?
This is a service made up of Adult Services and health workers. It provides a variety of support to help those people with a learning disability and their carers.
What services do we provide?
Advice and Support from Social Workers and Nurses. They will work with you to identify and get hold of the care and support you need.
Health Care Services are provided by nurses, psychologists, speech therapists, physiotherapists and specialist behavioural therapists.
Day Services provide a range of activities to promote your independence and life skills. These may include:
- Cooking
- Swimming
- Going to college
- Getting a job
Residential Services aim is to help you live as independently as possible. We may help you in your own home with support such as managing finances or cooking. We also provide supported accommodation where assistance is available 24 hours.
Respite Services provide breaks for parents and carers of people with learning disabilities.
How can I get these services?
The Adult Assessment and Customer Care Team decide whether you are eligible for these services. They will discuss with you how best to help you. You can contact them via the details below.
How do you contact the Adult Assessment and Customer Care Team?
If you would like to see whether you are eligible for this service or would just like some more information, please contact the Adult Assessment and Customer Care Team:
No appointment is necessary to speak with a member of staff. However, if it is more convenient for you to make an appointment.
They will be happy to help.
Even if you are not eligible for services, they can tell you about other services and organisations that may be able to help.
Is there a charge for using the Learning Disability Service?
There is no charge for the initial assessment from the Adult Assessment and Customer Care Team. There may be charges for some of the services that we provide. Staff will let you know about these charges.
Complaints, suggestions and comments
Tameside Adult Services is committed to providing quality services. We need to hear from you if you have any complaints, suggestions or compliments about the service you receive.
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 Tameside Adult Services Stalybridge Resource Centre Waterloo Road Stalybridge SK15 2AU View local map 
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