Community learning disability
We offer specialised healthcare to adults aged 18 and above who have a confirmed learning disability or are transitioning from children’s services.
Our work involves collaborating with patients having learning disabilities, their caregivers, families, and the broader health and social care community.
Our services cater to various learning disabilities through multiple specialised programs across the Doncaster area:
- Health Action team (HAT)
- Community Nurse team
- learning disability crisis and intense support (CAIS)
- clinical psychology and counselling
- physiotherapy
- occupational therapy
- speech and language therapy (SaLT)
- psychiatry
How we can help
We specialise in assessing and supporting patients with complex and challenging needs. Some examples of the support we offer include:
- physical health assistance
- addressing communication and swallowing difficulties
- supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing
- managing challenging behaviours
- conducting mental capacity and best interest assessments
- ensuring safety and effective risk management
How to get help
Doncaster
You can make a referral to the Doncaster adult learning disability service by completing a single access referral form (SARF). You can contact us by email at rdash.adultldservices@nhs.net to request a form or alternatively please call us on 03000 212878 for further assistance.
Rotherham
Referrals to our service can be sent to rdash.rotherhamldreferrals@nhs.net or by calling 03000 215220 and requesting a referral form.
North Lincolnshire
Referrals are accepted if a patient requires support for a physical or mental health need that can’t be met by mainstream services.
Contact us at 03000 216300 or complete a single access referral form (SARF) and send it to rdash.actldnl@nhs.net.
Contact community learning disability service
Patient information
You will find a range of self-care advice in the patient leaflet section of this website.
Plan your journey
If you use public transport, the Traveline journey planner provides information about what services and times are available.
Page last reviewed: April 08, 2024
Next review due: April 08, 2025