Who can get it?
Health support is available for people over the age of 18 who
have a learning disability.
What
is a learning disability?
As a learning disability is usually present from childhood, this
would normally be people who are already receiving other services
from us. If not, we would need to carry out an assessment.
What is an assessment?
How much does it cost?
There is no charge for health assessments and services.
How to get in touch
If you already receive services from us then please speak to
your Social Worker. If not, the Wigan Council Central Duty
Team is the first point of contact for all referrals and general
enquiries. You can contact them from 8.45 am to 8 pm, Monday
to Friday and 8.45 am to 1 pm Saturday on 01942 828777.
When you contact us we'll discuss your situation over the phone,
check that we've got all our facts straight and then either follow
this up with a visit to your home or arrange for you to come to see
us.
Please contact
me
about this service