- Overview
- Available Locations
- How do I register for this service?
- Contact us
- Useful resources and links
Type
Learning DisabilitiesOur service comprises both community teams for people with learning disabilities (CTPLD’s) and the Intensive Support Team (IST).
The CTPLD’s provide specialist healthcare service for people who have a learning disability (IQ below 70) and health needs that requires input. The focus is on supporting people with learning disabilities and related health needs to lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. The teams are made up of up of skilled multi-disciplinary practitioners, clinicians and nurses.
IST provides community assessment and treatment for those 14 years and older with learning disabilities experiencing mental ill health or behaviour that challenges. This multi-disciplinary team of nurses, psychologist, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists is also supported by a duty clinician role to respond to urgent and deteriorating needs.
We also have a respite ward for short stays.
Who is this service for? All ages with a learning disability (IQ below 70).
Available Locations
How do I register for this service?
Referrals should be made by a healthcare professional.
You can contact our team for more information: CTPLD.Admin@nhft.nhs.uk
Contact us
CTPLD team - North of the county:
Telephone: 03000 274600
CTPLD team - South of the county:
Telephone: 03000 270600
Email address: CTPLD.Admin@nhft.nhs.uk
Intensive Support Team
Floor 2
Newland House
Campbell Square
Northampton
NN1 3EB
Telephone: 03000 270 650
Learning Disability Inpatients Respite
1 Willow Close
Upton
Northampton, NN5 6UH
Telephone: 01604 588657
Useful resources and links
Online safety and learning disabilities