Learning disabilities

A person is considered to have a learning disability if they meet three criteria. Firstly, that they have an IQ of 70 or below; secondly that they have difficulties in social functioning, so that in some way they will find coping unsupported with daily life difficult; and lastly that these first two have been the case since the person was a child (i.e. younger than 18).

Learning disabilities are often, though by no means always, associated with physical disabilities and conditions. Sometimes the learning disability can be so mild that it is barely noticed; other people have such profound learning disabilities that they will always need help and support in every aspect of their lives.
Learning disabilities are lifelong conditions.

In some people, several overlapping learning disabilities may be apparent. Other people may have a single, isolated learning problem that has little impact on their lives.

The Tower Hamlets Community Learning Disability Service (CLDS) social work team works with people above the age of 18 who have a learning disability and commissions appropriate services such as employment support or supported accommodation following community care assessments.

The team can support people who are experiencing abuse. It also works with children in transition to adult services. The team also carries out carers' assessments, and works jointly with health staff within the CLDS, and with other agencies to provide a comprehensive service to users with learning disabilities.

The Learning Disabilities team can be contacted at:
2nd Floor Beaumont House
Mile End Hospital
Bancroft Road
London E1 4DG
Tel: 020 8121 4444
Fax: 020 8121 4445

Help for people with a learning disability is also available from the Tower Hamlets Advocacy Project:

Tower Hamlets Advocacy Project
Resource Centre
40-50 Southern Grove
London E3 4PX
Tel: 020 7364 2199/ 2550
Email: jackie.loveridge@mencap.org.uk

Home Learning for all Learning disabilities Introduction Dyslexia Epilepsy Learning disabilities carers Special needs teaching service Useful links Jump to:	Learning disabilities A person is considered to have a learning disability if they meet three criteria. Firstly, that they have an IQ of 70 or below; secondly that they have difficulties in social functioning, so that in some way they will find coping unsupported with daily life difficult; and lastly that these first two have been the case since the person was a child (i.e. younger than 18). Learning disabilities are often, though by no means always, associated with physical disabilities and conditions. Sometimes the learning disability can be so mild that it is barely noticed; other people have such profound learning disabilities that they will always need help and support in every aspect of their lives. Learning disabilities are lifelong conditions. In some people, several overlapping learning disabilities may be apparent. Other people may have a single, isolated learning problem that has little impact on their lives. The Tower Hamlets Community Learning Disability Service (CLDS) social work team works with people above the age of 18 who have a learning disability and commissions appropriate services such as employment support or supported accommodation following community care assessments. The team can support people who are experiencing abuse. It also works with children in transition to adult services. The team also carries out carers' assessments, and works jointly with health staff within the CLDS, and with other agencies to provide a comprehensive service to users with learning disabilities. The Learning Disabilities team can be contacted at: 2nd Floor Beaumont House Mile End Hospital Bancroft Road London E1 4DG Tel: 020 8121 4444 Fax: 020 8121 4445 Help for people with a learning disability is also available from the Tower Hamlets Advocacy Project: Tower Hamlets Advocacy Project Resource Centre 40-50 Southern Grove London E3 4PX Tel: 020 7364 2199/ 2550 Email: jackie.loveridge@mencap.org.uk Other useful links Special needs schools in Tower Hamlets Home teaching service for pre-school children with special needs www.csv.org.uk Community Service Volunteers runs training programmes for young people and adults with special needs www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk The United Kingdom Parliament publication on specialist schools Directory of Learning Disabilities in Tower Hamlets Also, see useful links for more links on learning disabilities.	Search the site Search Enter a keyword for the service or information you require View A - Z of services Related information The following links contain information relevant to this section Related services Related forms Related maps Site index Find it on the map Tower Hamlets 4 Social Enterprise
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