Below are some sites that may be of particular interest to people who have a learning disability, or their family/carers. For more information please contact the organisations, or speak to the Social Prescriber Link Worker to discuss getting the right support.
Join The Learning Disability Register – Don’t Miss Out | Mencap
Information about the Learning Disability Register and Annual Health Check
Easy-read Health Library
Visit for our library of easy-read format documents on a range of common health conditions
Having a GP appointment
Information about having an appointment at the GP Practice
Summary Care Records
Information about Summary Care Records and how they can be helpful for people with a Learning Disability
Adult Social Care and Health
Durham County Council site, visit for information about care and support, direct payments, and accommodation
Health Facilitation Service
The Health Facilitation Service in County Durham and Darlington provides community health facilitation services to support adults with learning disabilities keep healthy in County Durham and Darlington
Cheesy Waffles Project CIO
The Cheesy Waffles Project accepts new registration from young people age 7 – 25 years. Although our project is predominantly for young people with learning disabilities it is not exclusive to and everyone is welcome
We run several regular clubs during term time and offer activities during weekends and school holidays
Bridge Creative
Offer Creative Placements for vulnerable young adults, including adults with learning disabilities, supporting people in training, volunteering and employment opportunities in the creative and event industries
Giving feedback or making a complaint
This guide details how to give feedback or make a complaint about your health care
You can give us feedback using the NHS Friends and Family test
Our complaints policy can be found here
Last modified: October 13, 2022