The Enfield Integrated Learning Disability Service (EILDS) is made up of a social work team from the London Borough of Enfield which:

• delivers the councils duties under the Care Act to assess, plan and review how individuals' eligible needs are met
• ensures people known to the service are safeguarded from abuse
• provides information and advice 
• person-centred and strengths-based planning

The North London NHS Foundation Trust also provides Learning Disability Specialist health services, seconded to and managed by the London Borough of Enfield, including:

• Community Learning Disability Nursing
• Psychiatry
• Psychology 
• Art Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Equal Employment Services
• Speech and Language Therapy (for communication and dysphagia)
• Physiotherapy

EILDS also has a number of multi-disciplinary teams, including:

• Positive Behaviour Support
• Community Intervention Service (to prevent breakdown in the community and avoid hospital admission for mental health related issues).
• Dementia
• Preparing for Adulthood
• Sex and Relationships
• End-of-Life Care / Advanced Care Planning
• Easy-Read Experts

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

People who:

• are aged 18+
• are registered with a GP in Enfield
• have a diagnosis of a learning disability
• have a learning disability and needs assessed as eligible under the Care Act Can access funded care, supported by the Social Work Team, (provide the London Borough of Enfield ids the Responsible Borough) 

Exclusions

• those without a primary diagnosis of a learning disability; learning disability does not include learning difficulties such as dyslexia, ADHD, etc.

How to Refer

Locations

Enfield Integrated Learning Disability Service