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Learning Disabilities
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In Barnsley, the Council, the Primary Care Trust and voluntary sector work closely with other organisations to provide a range of services to people with learning disabilities and their carers, taking into account their needs and wishes. We aim to provide services and support that promotes independence. You can find out more about who can get help, the kind of help available and what happens when you apply for help from the information on these web pages.
Follow the links below to download easy read information.
The Community Learning Disability Team
Choosing the Right Care Service for You 2008
Self Directed Support & Individual Budgets
Valuing People: A strategy for learning diability for the 21st century
What Services are available?
• Advice and support from social workers and community nurses.
• Help for carers to take a break
• Day activities and employment opportunities.
• Help with moving on and securing your own tenancy.
Visit the 'Valuing People' website
Who can get help?
If you are an adult with learning disabilities, or if you are caring for an adult relative or friend with learning disabilities, we can provide you with advice about services to help you.
You may need a variety of support, day activities, leisure opportunities or help with moving to new living arrangements. Or, if you are a carer, you may require support to take a break from caring.
How can I get help?
You can visit, telephone or write to the Community Learning Disability Team which is based at:
Birk House
Calder Crescent
Kendray
Barnsley
S70 3JF
Tel: 01226 775377
If you prefer, you can ask someone else to contact us for you.
When you contact us, we will ask you questions about your needs. It is important that you tell us as much as possible about yourself so that we can help you.
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External Links
- Valuing People: A strategy for learning diability for the 21st century
- Visit the 'Valuing People' website
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