Disabilities: Frequently Asked Questions

The Council offers a full range of services aimed at supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. These include assessment of needs, day services, respite care and accommodation. Access to services offered by organisations other than the Council can also be arranged.

For information and advice go to Disabilities or contact one of the following teams:

For adults aged 18 years or more:
Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities or see Services for Adults with a Learning Disability.

For children and young adults aged up to 18 years:
Disabled Children’s Team

For educational advice and support:
Special Educational Needs





  1. What does the council do for disabled people?
  2. What local facilities are available for disabled people?
  3. What help is there if I can't get my refuse bin to the boundary line?
  4. What services are available for people with learning disabilities?
The above are some frequently asked questions about services and support for people with disabilities.  If you can't find the information that you require using these questions or the related links, please contact us with your query and we will do our best to help.
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