The Children’s Learning Disability Service provides specialist assessment, support, and advice for children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) and Wiltshire.
Our team works closely with families, schools, health professionals, and social care services to offer a flexible and proactive approach to improving outcomes for children and young people. We aim to promote independence, enhance well-being, and provide support tailored to individual needs.
This service is available for children up to the age of 19 who are registered with a GP in BaNES or Wiltshire.
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Assessment of healthcare needs
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Emotional awareness support and well-being
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Sleep difficulties
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Positive behaviour support
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Toileting support with a focus on behaviour
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Puberty support, including understanding socially acceptable behaviours
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Healthy eating and exercise
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Promoting independence
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Communication strategies to support effective interactions
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Transition support to adult services
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Signposting to other relevant services
Referrals must be made by a health or social care professional, such as:
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GP
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Health visitor
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School nurse
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School or nursery
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Social worker
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Parents and carers
For further information about this popular service, please visit https://bswcommunityservices.co.uk/
