Information for primary care staff

In this section:

Arrow What is a learning disability?

Arrow Annual Health Check

Arrow Community Intellectual and Developmental Disability Teams (CIDT) information

Arrow Flu and other vaccinations

Arrow Health information

Arrow Signposting information

 

 

What is a learning disability?


A learning disability affects how a person learns new things throughout their life.

Around 1.5 to 2 million people in the UK have a learning disability.

People with a learning disability may struggle with:

  • Understanding new or complex information
  • Learning new skills
  • Doing things independently

The learning disability diagnosis is usually given by an Educational or Clinical Psychologist. However, this inclusion tool may help you identify whether someone may or may not have a learning disability.

The below are usual examples of learning difficulties:

  • Dyslexia
  • Dyspraxia
  • Dyscalculia
  • A.D.D/ A.D.H.D
  • Auditory Processing Disorder (information/stimulation overload)

Please note a few examples of conditions and diagnoses that would not classify as a Learning Disability:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Stroke
  • Mental illness
  • Brain tumours
  • Chronic alcohol use
  • Substance abuse
  • Acquired brain injury
  • Infection of the brain or of the covering of the brain and spinal cord (meninges)

 

 

Annual Health Checks


 

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Community Intellectual and Developmental Disability Teams (CIDT) information


If you are not sure which Community Learning Disability Team to refer to view below:

 

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Flu and other vaccinations


 

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Health information


 

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Signposting information


 

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