Learning Disabilities
Health Facilitation Teams
Solihull
The Health facilitation team in Solihull support adults with a Learning disability. They can support with health promotion, interventions, and treatment and can provide accessible easy read information to ensure a better understanding of health issues. They work closely with health professionals such as G.P.’s, Dentists and Hospitals to help them understand the needs of people with a Learning Disability. They liaise with G.P.’s to ensure Annual Health checks are being carried out. They can support with hospital admissions/outpatient appointments to communicate between medical staff and families or carers. They ensure reasonable adjustments are put in place and that our service users have access to equitable health services.
If you would like further support, please see contacts details below for Solihull:
samantha.lovage@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
Birmingham
The Birmingham Community Learning Disability Team provides healthcare for people with learning diabilities in the commnuity. They can be contacted by following the link below:
www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/patients-public/learning-disability-service
Telephone number: 0121 466 4980.
MENCAP
Mencap can support people with a learning disability and their families and carers.