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Community-based services for people with a learning disability

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Community-based services for people with a learning disability

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Community-based services for people with a learning disability (LDC) These services provide care, treatment and support in the community for people with a learning disability, through a wide range of service models. They employ a broad range of health and social care professionals mainly in multi-disciplinary teams. They help people to live as independently as possible, manage their condition and improve it where this is possible. People using these services may receive support over a long period or for short-term interventions. They may move between the various community teams to ensure that their changing needs are met. Examples of services that fit under this category: Community learning disability teams Challenging behaviour/outreach teams.
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