Learning disability services
If you, or a friend or relative, has needs arising from a learning disability, this information may help.
If you live in the county, visit our Locate - care and support in County Durham website to find social care and support services and information.
Types of services available
Day services
There are lots of supervised activities available locally for people with learning disabilities. Find out more about Care services outside your home or visit Locate - care and support in County Durham.
Specialist teams
Learning disability teams can provide specialist support by joining up relevant expertise. Contact Social Care Direct to see whether there is an integrated service which can help meet your needs.
Housing
Find out about some of the housing solutions available including living at home, independently or in care. If you need more information or advice Contact Learning Disabilities Housing Options.
Durham Shared Lives
Shared Lives offers short term, long term and emergency support for adults with learning disabilities in the home of a Shared Lives Provider.
Respite care
Hawthorn House, just outside Durham City, provides short break / respite opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, including those with complex needs. Families and carers can also get a much needed break from their responsibilities. See Hawthorn House for further information.
The People's Parliament (County Durham)
The County Durham Learning Disabilities Parliament (also known as the People's Parliament County Durham) comprises of people who have an interest in the issues that affect people with a learning disability. Informal meetings for members are held at Framwellgate Moor Community Centre in Durham every fortnight between 10.00am to 12 noon on Wednesdays.
- Email scd@durham.gov.uk
- Telephone 03000 267 979
- Email housingoptions@durham.gov.uk
- Telephone 03000 265 674