Learning disability
Easy Read information about CLDS (Camden learning disabilities service) is available here.
Local support for people with learning disabilities and their carers
CLDS works with people with learning disabilities in Camden. The service is made up of a health and social care team from the council and the NHS. CLDS is changing the way they support people in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cldsinfo.net has lots of useful resources and videos to help you through the coronavirus emergency. It includes easy read information, videos, and websites with free activities and information.
CLDS provide advice for carers of adults with a learning disability
Telephone: 020 79 74 37 37
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.cldsinfo.net
Centre 404 provide support for carers of adults with a learning disability or autism
Telephone: 020 76 07 87 62
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://centre404.org.uk/
Camden Carers Service can provide support for carers of an autistic adult. As a carer you have a right to have your needs considered. Contact Camden Carers Service to request a carer's assessment.
Telephone: 020 74 28 89 50
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.camdencs.org.uk
Contingency planning for family carers of adults with a learning disability
Together Matters provide information, resources and support to people with learning disabilities and their families. Together Matters have developed resources to support people with a learning disability and their families, including advice on how to create a contingency plan in case you become unwell. Download a PDF copy of how to create a contingency plan.
Find out what other support Together Matters can provide
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.togethermatters.org.uk/
Advocacy drop-in at Greenwood CentreAdvocacy supports you to have a voice in things that matter to you and to understand your rights.
If you are an adult with a learning disability and have support from CLDS, you can attend drop-in events at the Greenwood Centre. At the event, you can speak to a CLDS nurse about hospital passports, how to get one, how to fill it in and how to share it with staff to make your time in hospital easier.