This page gives the contact details of local learning disability services, carers networks and advocacy organisations that may be of use to you. Some of the services provide direct services and others provide information, advice and support to people with learning disabilities and carers.
Peterborough
Community Learning Disability Team
Provides Social Work, Learning Disability Nurses, Adult placement Scheme and housing development
T 01733 777911
Gloucester Centre Day Services
CPFT services offering support, opportunities and interventions for adults with learning disabilities - based at The Gloucester Centre, Morpeth Close, Orton Longueville, Peterborough PE2 7JU.
T 01733 363102
Resource and Progressions Services for People with Learning Disabilities
Provide some day services, work training and support, Occupational therapy, Speech and Language Therapy
T 01733 774500
Peterborough Council for Voluntary Services
Provide support to carers and advocacy for people with learning disabilities
T 01733 342683
Peterborough LDP carers' forum
To find out more contact
Sarah Whittle on 01733 774558
Specialist Inpatient Learning Disability Services
The Hollies, Cavell Centre, Peterborough
A specialist health in-patient unit providing assessment and treatment for adults with learning disabilities
T 01733 776000
Cambridge
Learning Disability Integrated Teams
Cambridge City Team - 01223 885770
South Cambridgeshire Team - 01223 884071
Huntingdonshire Team - 01480 375556
Fenland Team - 01354 754365
East Cambridgeshire Team -01353 655220
Cambridgeshire Learning Disability Partnership
T Via Cambridgeshire Contact Centre - 0345 045 5221
Intensive Assessment and Support Service (IASS, Cambridge)
A specialist health in-patient unit for adults with learning disabilities needing assessment and a complex care package
T 01223 884293
Disability Cambridgeshire – formerly Directions Plus
Advice and information service for disabled people and/or older people and their carers. We serve people of all ages in Cambridgeshire
Advice line (for all areas) - 01480 839 192
Cambridge Learning Disability Partnership Carers Network
T Via Cambridgeshire Contact Centre - 0345 045 5221
Cambridge and Peterborough
CPFT Lead Nurse for Learning Disabilities
E penny.collins@cpft.nhs.uk
CPFT Specialist Services Division
Responsible for learning disability inpatient services and psychiatry
T 01223 885714
Advocacy Partners Speaking Up
Provide advocacy services, self advocacy based projects and resources for people with learning difficulties, mental health issues and physical disabilities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough including Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)
T 01223 555800