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WWL's Learning Disability Team. Bringing you updates on our services.

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Adult Physiotherapists are also amongst our team. They
support patients to access mainstream physiotherapy teams where possible.

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As occupational therapists we support carers to create capable environments to help enable people with learning disabilities to do the things they want and need to do.

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On our team we also have Occupational Therapists.

As occupational therapists we support carers to create capable environments to help enable people with learning disabilities to do the things they want and need to do”

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1 in 4 of the general population will experience Mental health at some point in their lives
This rises to 27-41% in adults with a learning disability and potentially up to 40% of children.
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A proportion of people with a learning disability will present behaviour that may be considered challenging.
In adults this is around 10-15%.
What we think of as challenging behaviours can vary, but this often includes aggression, self-injury and destructiveness.
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The learning disability team have a variety of nurses, today we are going to share information on what the behaviour nurses do and who they work with. Also we will share some interesting facts about behaviour.
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So we have a Hospital Liaison Learning Disability Nurse who identify any hospital admissions and offer support as required. They also support patients with complex planned surgical admission and support understanding life decisions relating to the patient’s health needs.
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Our complex team support patients with complex physical health needs. They offer training to parents and carers. Offer support around Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) maintenance and
support with end-of-life care alongside mainstream services.

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Around 50-60% of people with downs syndrome over the age of 50 will develop early onset dementia.
Our screening pathway with primary care nurses will help us to identify early signs of dementia in people with Down syndrome to help them to access the Memory service for diagnosis.

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“Having a learning disability does not define who you are. It makes you more resilient."

Meet Arjhay. He says having a paid job has helped him grow in confidence and independence. Watch his story here:
https://t.co/5JSmp0pme0

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Communication is a fundamental human right, a right that people with learning disabilities have, the same as everyone else. Up to 90% of people with learning disabilities need support with communication

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We have Speech and Language Therapists in our team, who can help you with your communication skills. Below is a tool that the therapists use.

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Learning Disability week is here. The theme for 2026 is
'Do you see me?'
Watch out for some useful facts and information that may help guide and support you or someone you know.

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As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇️

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Happy International Nurses Day! Thank you to all our wonderful colleagues for all the amazing work you do!

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We have a great job opportunity within the Learning Disability Team for a Community Support Worker #WWLNHS
https://t.co/NjMhGU95ML

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Come along to the Sensory Connections Day, where you’ll have the chance to meet and speak with the learning disability team and other organisations supporting people with hearing and vision impairments. The event is 1pm – 4pm at Leigh Library, Civic Square, Leigh, WN7 1EB

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We have a great job opportunity within the Learning Disability Team for a Community Support Worker #WWLNHS
https://t.co/NjMhGU95ML

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Today the LD team are at the "Local Offer Live" event at Leigh Sports Village. The event brings together services across health, education and social care to help parents, carers and young people know what offers / services are available to them. #WWLNHS

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We wanted to wish our wonderful LD Nurse Jen Bowen all the very best for Sunday when she will be running in the London Marathon, raising funds for the PHAB Charity which supports people with a Learning Disability to achieve inclusion. Good Luck Jen