Community Learning Disability Team

“Working together to provide specialist support for people with learning disabilities”


We are a multidisciplinary team based at locations across the Wigan borough aiming to provide a seamless, person centered service to adults and young people with a learning disability.

We are made up of the following disciplines and will work closing with patients, families and carers:
Assistant Practitioners
Community Nurses and Support Workers
Consultant Psychiatrist (Nurse Led Clinic for individuals with challenging behaviour)
Occupational Therapists
Physiotherapist (as part of the Complex Care Team)
Speech and Language Therapists
Administrative Support.

We work closely with our North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust colleagues within the department of Psychology.

The Adult Learning Disability Service is currently based at:
Wigan Life Centre, Wigan
Leigh Sports Village, Leigh
Platt Bridge Health Centre, Wigan

We are predominantly an adult service who supports adults with learning disabilities from the age of 18 years.