Disability support

Advice, social care and support for people with physical or learning disabilities, long-term illness or injuries.

We provide advice and support to disabled people and their carers. We can also put you in touch with support in your community.

Our aim is to support you to live as independently as possible, to have control of your care, and to stay active and well.

We support people with:

  • physical disabilities
  • long-term illness
  • acquired brain injury
  • learning disabilities or difficulties

Depending on the kind of support you need, we can:

  • put you in touch with local support groups
  • support you to live independently
  • provide day and evening support through our Active Lives programme
  • help you to purchase a person-centred package of care
  • arrange support at home or short breaks away for people who live with family carers
  • arrange supported housing or other accommodation, such as residential care
  • advice and support to keep you safe. 
  • support you with health needs by putting you in touch with support groups, and other agencies

How to get support

Croydon Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT)

The CLDT provides support for people with learning disabilities, and their carers. It is run by the NHS and co-located with Croydon's adult social care service. 

The service is available to adults between 18 and 65 years of age who have a clear and permanent diagnosis of learning disability.

CLDT offers support for:

  • specialist health support for people with learning disabilities
  • expert help and support for carers and family members
  • advice and support to people to keep safe

Find out more and submit a referral form on the NHS learning disability website. You can also email ch-tr.learningdis@nhs.net or call 07917924213

Further help

If you need further help, you can request support for an adult where you can be put in touch with an adult social care professional. You will be able to discuss:

  • your situation and choosing the support you need
  • the costs that may come with the support, and how to pay them

When you request support, we will offer you the support that suits your needs best, not just the type you apply for. 

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Other support organisations

Croydon People First: a user-led community support organisation

VoiceAbility: an advocacy service that can provide support on your behalf.