Welcome to the learning disabilities page for Waltham Forest Social Services.
The London boroughs of Waltham Forest and Redbridge, and Waltham Forest and Redbridge Primary Care Trusts have formed a partnership for provision of services for people with a learning disability.
The vision for the partnership is based on principles embodied in Valuing People, and explicitly seeks to place service users and carers at the centre of service planning and provision.
Services provided:
- Where can I
Is a website that has been designed for service users with a learning disability as a one stop shop about what's going on in Waltham Forest and useful information about the services on offer
- Assessment for services
Information on how to arrange a Community Care Assessment
- Services provided by the Community Learning Disabilities Team
The team provides advice on a range of services including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, community nursing, psychology and psychiatry. They also carry out Community Care Assessments
- Day opportunities and activities
Information on day centres and activities, education, looking for work, and sports and leisure (including special services for Asian women) - Education
Links to Waltham Forest College, Adult Education Services and special schools
- Looking for work and careers in learning disabilities
Links to different sites providing training, work experience and advice on looking for work. This page also has links to sites for those looking for a career working with people with a learning disability
- Sports and leisure
Links to sites providing information on sports and leisure activities (including special services for Asian women)
- Residential care and accommodation
Information on residential homes and support for independent living
- Respite care
Information on respite care and adult family placements (both on becoming a carer, and client information)
- Health (including mental health and sexual health)
- Services for carers
Support and information for carers in Waltham Forest
- Other support services
Other agencies including Mencap and Citizens Advice Bureau
- Adult protection
What to do if you are concerned about an adult who is being treated badly, taken advantage of, or injured. Say NO to abuse - Easy English version adult protection leaflet
- Money matters
Information on benefits, Direct Payments and other money matters
- Partnership
- Community care charges
- Valuing People strategy
- Complaints and feedback
- Useful links
- Getting in touch with us
If you do not find what you are looking for on these pages, or would like more information please contact:
Learning Disability Partnership
47
Gainsford Road
Walthamstow E17 6QB
Tel 020
8496 3000 (via Waltham Forest Direct)
Fax 020 8521 8511
