Forensic outreach liaison service learning disability and autism (FOLS LDA)
Located in Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.
The forensic outreach liaison service learning disability and autism (FOLS LDA) provides intensive care and treatment within the community, aiming to prevent individuals from being placed in secure hospitals or prisons, by mitigating their risk of encountering the criminal justice system.
We offer support to men and women aged 18 and above with learning disabilities and, or autism who have interacted with the criminal justice system or secure hospitals, or are at risk of doing so.
How we can help
Our team directly assists individuals with complex needs in both inpatient and community settings. We collaborate with you to ensure appropriate care and support are provided.
For individuals in hospitals, we offer in-reach support and ensure safe and coordinated discharge planning. Additionally, we provide consultation, support, and collaboration with partner agencies. In the community, we offer advice on available options, risk management strategies, and reasonable adjustments.
We contribute to care and treatment reviews and offer offence-specific interventions and training. Each team member possesses specialised experience in working with individuals exhibiting a high risk of concerning or offending behaviours, as well as extensive knowledge of the forensic and criminal justice system.
FOLS collaborates with local community learning disability teams, including intensive support and mental health teams, to effectively support individuals displaying offending behaviour within the community, aiming to manage risks and avoid involvement with the criminal justice system or secure hospital admission where possible.
Non-urgent advice: How to get help
For referrals, please contact us at:
Contact the service
Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield
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Address
2 Jubilee Close
Tickhill Road Hospital Site
Tickhill Road
Balby
Doncaster
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Page last reviewed: February 02, 2026
Next review due: February 02, 2027
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