Forensic outreach liaison service learning disability and autism (FOLS LDA)
The forensic outreach liaison service for 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 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 intervention 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.
How to get help
For referrals, please contact us via email at hnf-tr.hnyadultforensicreferral@nhs.net or by phone at 01482 478702.
Contact forensic outreach liaison
Monarch House
Arkwright Way
Queensway Industrial Estate
Scunthorpe
South Humberside
DN16 1AL
- Telephone: 03000 216300
- Email: hnf-tr.hnyadultforensicreferral@nhs.net
Lines are open Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm.
Plan your journey
If you use public transport, the Traveline journey planner provides information about what services and times are available.
Page last reviewed: January 22, 2024
Next review due: January 22, 2025