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Help if you have a learning disability
Where to get support if you have a learning disability.
About learning disability
Learning disability is a term that refers to individuals who find it hard to:
- learn
- understand
- communicate
- undertake everyday tasks
A learning disability is a lifelong condition. Many people with a learning disability will need support to live as independently as possible.
Learning disability doesn't include specific learning difficulties like dyspraxia or dyslexia. It doesn't include autism either, although lots of people with autism also have a learning disability.
Where to get help
You can get help from the Specialist Community Disability Service (SCDS) if, you have a learning disability and are:
- age 18 or over
- living permanently in Brighton & Hove, or
- registered with a Brighton & Hove GP
The SCDS can help people with learning disabilities:
- make choices
- increase their opportunities
- get help from services and the local community
Find out more in our easy read leaflet about how the learning disability team can help you in our easy read leaflet, or watch this video.
The Learning Disability Liaison Team help people with a learning disability and their family or carers, get good care when they go into hospital.
Find out how the Learning Disability Liaison Team can help you in our easy read leaflet.
To find support for young people with a learning disability, go to the Local Offer section.
If you need help to express your views and wishes, find out how an advocate could help.
Easy read information
Get information about council services in easy read.
How to get help from the Specialist Community Disability Service (SCDS)
To make a referral to the CLDT, complete the CLDT referral form. Return the form by email or post to Specialist Community Disability Service (SCDS).
Read the guidance on how to make a referral to the Specialist Community Disability Service.
For general questions, contact the Specialist Community Disability Service (SCDS).
Get support if you need to go to hospital
You can get support from the Learning Disability Liaison Team if you need to go to hospital.
They can help you make a hospital passport, to tell hospital staff important information about you.
Learning disability personal and sexual relationships policy and guidance
Read our principles, legal frameworks, and practical guidance to ensure that all adults with a learning disability are supported in line with human rights, equality legislation, and safeguarding responsibilities.
More information to support you if you have a learning disability
Get support for young people with a learning disability from Amaze Sussex.
Find local support for people with a learning disability on our Adult Social Care directory.