Our Paediatric Learning Disability Service is here to support children and young people who have a learning disability or global developmental delay, along with any additional health needs.
Our team includes specialist Learning Disability Nurses, Assistant Practitioners and Nursing Assistants who understand the challenges your child may face. We use our knowledge and experience to help your child thrive and to support you and your family throughout their care.
We support children and young people aged 0–18, or up to 19 if they are already known to our service and are moving into adult care.
When your child is referred to us, we will carry out an assessment to understand their needs. We will talk with you about your priorities as a family and agree a plan of care together. Our aim is to make sure your child gets the right help, in the right place, at the right time.
We work closely with other professionals involved in your child’s life, including education staff, paediatricians and social care, so that support is joined‑up and consistent.
We work across Bolton and can offer:
- Group sessions for children and young people
- Home visits
- Support in schools, short‑break settings or anywhere your child regularly spends time
- Parenting programmes
Wherever your child feels comfortable, we’ll do our best to meet them there.