Help and support in the community for people with epilepsy and learning disabilities

Community teams for people with learning disabilities

Community teams for people with learning disabilities (CTLDs) include different professionals, such as nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists. CTLDs help and support people with learning disabilities. They are also able to refer to other professionals, if needed. A family doctor, specialist or social worker can refer people to local CTLDs. The person you care for, or you as a carer, can also contact your CTLD direct.

The following organisations can tell you more about services in your area.

• England and Wales – your local Social Services office
• Northern Ireland – Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
• Scotland – your local Social Work Department
• All of UK - Your local Citizens Advice Service:
  Telephone: 0207 833 2181 (for details of your local branch)
  Website: www.adviceguide.org.uk
• Your local library.

Further sources of information

British Institute of Learning Disabilities
Telephone: 01562 723 010
Website: www.bild.org.uk

Carers UK
Carers Line: 0808 808 7777
Website: www.carersuk.org.uk

Mencap
Learning disabilityhelpline: 0808 808 1111
Website: www.mencap.org.uk

Scope
Scope response helpline: 0808 800 3333
Website: www.scope.org.uk