Local area co-ordination learning disability
Our local area co-ordination (LAC) team works with adults with a learning disability and their family carers across the Scottish Borders. The team is made up of local area co-ordinators and community link workers. We support people to be part of their local community.
Who is the service for?
- adults aged 18 and over
- we also support young people who are coming to the end of their time at high school to help plan for the future
- you need to be willing amd able to work with us
We also have LAC services for:
- adults with a mental illness or mental health problem
- older adults and anyone with a physical disability or long term condition
How can I be referred to the service?
Anyone can refer. We also accept self-referrals.
How could the LAC team help me?
We can help you to:
- have your voice heard
- use your skills and build your confidence
- make your own choices about the kind of life you want
- help change things for the better where you live
- find out about what is going on where you live
- take part in activities or events that interest you
- support family carers
- find out how to make healthy changes to your life
- build friendships and relationships
We do this by:
- working with local communities to help them become more welcoming and inclusive for people with learning disabilities and their family carers
- providing information on local resources and opportunities in the community
- providing direct support to build confidence, access opportunities and make connections, with an emphasis on promoting independence
- working with people to keep their connections and involvement in the local community without direct support. We do this by developing plans with people to be independent and gradually withdraw our direct support. People can get back in touch with us at any point in the future
More information
To find out more, phone us on 01896 664155.