Learning disability service

Services for people with a learning disability in West Lothian are provided by a range of partner agencies along side West Lothian council. Services are available for people of all ages, with a range of care and support needs and their carers. These services include; assessment and care management, day support services, residential care, housing support, respite, independent living, employment support and advocacy.  Access is based on an assessment of need, which is carried out by the Learning Disability Social Work Team. Following assessment of their social care needs, people may choose to make their own arrangements through a Direct Payment.

Working closely in partnership with our colleagues from other agencies, staff intend to further improve the outcomes for people with learning disability and their carers in this area.

West Lothian Council and NHS services can be accessed by contacting the Adult Assessment Team (Learning Disabilities) Tel. 01506 282252 or the West Lothian Community Learning Disability Team Tel. 01506 433384

These services are delivered within the stated aims of the West Lothian Learning Disabilities Service Statement, Partnership in Practice Report and National Care Standards for Support Services.

They include the following themes:

• Enabling and sustaining independence
• Improving quality of life and promoting choice
• Promoting inclusion / service user involvement
• Meeting lifelong learning needs
• Safety and protection
• Meeting healthcare needs

Services include:

- 'Pathways' support services for adults who have a learning disability. This new purpose built modern centre replaces older facilities at Clarendon House and Blackburn Day Centre and brings together a range of other services

- Deans House Interim Residential Care for adults with a learning disability

- Burnside Residential Respite Short breaks for adults with a learning disability

- Eliburn support services for adults who have a learning disability and complex levels of needs.

The Community Inclusion Team which provides a range of community based activities / alternatives to day care.
 
The Independence Team which provides support with Employment, Person Centred Planning, Independent Living and Local Area Coordination.

Ace Advocacy 01506 444330

Additional information can be found on all of these services by clicking here (new window)