South Tyneside Learning Disability Community Treatment Team
Adults with learning disabilities, their families, informal carers and paid care staff receive specialist support from this service. People can refer themselves or anyone associated with the person can arrange a conversation either in writing or over the phone.
Address:
Bedewell, Monkton Hall, Monkton Lane, Jarrow, NE32 5NN
Telephone number:
0191 640 0165
Contents
Overview
South Tyneside Community Learning Disability Services are currently provided in a partnership approach between NHS CNTW (Cumbria, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear) and South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust (STSFT).
Support available
- Psychiatry and Psychology (provided by CNTW)
- Specialist Learning Disability Community Treatment (provided by STSFT)
- Intensive support / Assertive Outreach Service (provided by STSFT)
Who can access the service
Anyone with a learning disability can access the service.
How to access the service
Referrals are taken in writing or over the phone by anyone associated with the identified person. You must have consent from the person if able.
Self-referrals are also accepted.