Learning disabilities
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Specialist health services for people with learning disabilities.
The service is for anyone with a learning disability who needs specialist support to be healthy.
There are around 1500 adults with learning disabilities living in Highland. Most people with learning disabilities live in and around Inverness, which is why most of the services for people with learning disabilities are based there.
Important: Contacts
Based at New Craigs Hospital (Inverness).
- email nhsh.learningdisabilityservice@nhs.scot
- phone 01463 253 679
- Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm
What is a learning disability?
A learning disability is a lifelong condition that means people may need support to:
- understand new information
- learn new skills
- cope independently
It is important to remember that everyone with a learning disability is an individual. Different people will have different areas of life they need support with. The learning disability specialist health team support people to live healthy lives.
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