Learning disability

A learning disability affects the way someone learns, communicates and does some everyday things. Many people with a learning disability need some support from social services.

Our statistics give you a picture of how these services are delivered.

Access to healthcare for people with learning disabilities.

The Independent Inquiry into Access to Healthcare for People with Learning Disabilities (LD) published in July 2008, commissioned the NHS Information Centre to conduct a study into analysing primary care data relating to healthcare for people with LD.

Find out more and read the report.