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Learning disability
What is a learning disability?
A learning disability is a lifelong condition that affects a person’s ability to learn, understand or do everyday activities.
For example, household tasks, socialising or managing money – which affects someone for their whole life.
A learning disability is different from a learning difficulty. A learning difficulty affects specific areas of learning, like reading (dyslexia), physical coordination (dyspraxia), or focus and attention (ADHD). These challenges reflect different ways people process information and approach tasks, each bringing its own strengths and abilities.
People with a learning disability tend to take longer to learn and may need support to develop new skills, understand complicated information and interact with other people.
Support organisations
If you or someone you know has a learning disability and would like support with day-to-day life, there are services available to help.
Bexley Twofold is a job search, training and supported employment service for Bexley residents with a learning disability. Their aim is to help people find and sustain paid employment.
Bexley Mencap is a local charity supporting people aged 18 plus with a learning disability and the people who care about them within Bexley. They run a variety of clubs, groups and support services.
Autism
If you have autism, there is support available for you.
Day centres
Day centres in Bexley offer activities, learning and support for people with a learning disability. You can meet new people, try new things and get help with skills like cooking, art, or using a computer.
Education and training
The Learning Enterprise College Bexley (LECB) offer a range of part-time learner-centred courses created specifically to help adults with a learning difficulty and disabilities prepare for work and life.
Help for adults with a learning disability
If you are finding it hard to take care of yourself or do everyday tasks, you can contact us to talk about what help you might need.
We will ask you about the tasks you need support with and how we can assist you.
You can also have someone, like an independent advocate, with you to make sure we understand your needs properly.
Complete a self-assessment
You can fill out a self-assessment online. This lets you explain your situation and discuss your care needs with us, so we can understand your needs and check if you qualify for care.
Over the phone assessments are also available, please call our Single Point of Contact team on 020 8303 7777