Learning disabilities

NHS Leeds is committed to supporting people with learning disabilities, their families, carers and health professionals so that your needs and wishes are met.

This page has been set up to provide a range of resources, and links to information held by other organisations, so that people with learning disabilities can enjoy more fulfilling lives. The information on this page is for members of the public as well as health professionals.

If you would like any further information, have any comments to make or have a query please do get in touch with us.

Leeds Learning Disability Strategy 2009-2012

In 2009, the Leeds Learning Disability Strategy 2009-2012 was launched. A copy of the strategy is available below.

Vision for the strategy

We will seek to ensure that people with learning disabilities are supported to: 

• live, learn and participate as equal members of the community;
• determine for themselves what support they receive and how they spend their day; and
• have a lifestyle which offers the same opportunities as any other adult in the local community.

Related pages on this site

Learning Disability WeekNHS Leeds is working with its partners to hold a Learning Disability Week in June 2011Contact usDetails of how to contact NHS Leeds

Related sites

Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust - learning disabilities serviceThrough the MazeBritish Institute for Learning DisabilitiesChange PeopleDown Syndrome AssociationEasy HealthFoundation for People with Learning DisabilitiesImproving Health and Lives Learning Disabilities ObservatoryMencapPMLD NetworkRoyal College of Psychiatrists Books Beyond WordsUniversity of Birmingham - accessible information about medicinesValuing People Now

Related downloads

| Leeds Learning Disability Strategy 2009-2012.pdf (1.28 MB)

Learning Disabilities Self Assessment 2011.doc (0.92 MB)

| Learning disabilities health services self assessment letter to NHS Leeds.pdf (0.48 MB)

| Traffic light hospital assessment form - important information you need to know about me.pdf (0.29 MB)

| Seeking consent - working with people with learning disabilities.pdf (0.25 MB)

| Top 10 tips for GP consultations.pdf (0.05 MB)

A-Z of health issues for learning disabled people.doc (0.08 MB)

| Death by indifference - report by Mencap.pdf (1.69 MB)

Fitness Lifestyle Pathway leaflet.doc (0.31 MB)

| Healthcare for all independent enquiry report.pdf (0.55 MB)

| Local government ombudsman - provision of public services to people with learning disabilities.pdf (10.43 MB)

| Raising our sights report.pdf (0.46 MB)