Specialist Services for People with a Learning Disability (Bedfordshire and Luton)

Referrals can be made by any professional working with individuals in primary or secondary health or social care. People can also self-refer into the service.

We ask that the referral form is completed with as much detail as possible to help us as we screen and triage enquiries.

The team provide specialist healthcare services for people with a learning disability.

Our clinical interventions include:

Psychology – adapted therapies and positive behaviour support planning

Art Therapies – music, art, dance, movement and drama therapies.

Occupational Therapy - sensory processing /integration assessments, skills for daily living, specialist equipment.

Speech and Language Therapy – support with communication methods and dysphagia assessments

Health Equalities Service - This service comprises three specialisms:

• Sight and Hearing who provide support for people to access sight and hearing assessments
• Health Facilitation provide support to access primary care settings as well as providing health promotion
• Acute Liaison work within Bedford Hospital and the Luton and Dunstable Hospital and support people on their journey through the acute trusts. 

Physiotherapy – support with changes in mobility and postural care

Psychiatry – medical input and support with mental health conditions, complex behavoural issues, dementia within the LD population and monitoring of any medications prescribed.
 

Referral form