Who Can Help?

Knowing who to contact can make the move to adult services easier.

• If you are still under children's services, you can contact the Paediatric Learning Disability and Autism Clinical Nurse Specialist on 07345 010050 or 0117 342 1571
• Once you have moved to adult services, you can contact the Learning Disability and Autism Practitioners:

Bristol and Weston
Call: 0117 342 1707
Email: learningdisabilities@uhbw.nhs.uk or AutismLiaisonService@uhbw.nhs.uk

Southmead
Call: 0117 4141239
Email: learningdisabilities@nbt.nhs.uk or autism@nbt.nhs.uk

The Adult Learning Disability and Autism Teams are available 8am-6pm Monday to Friday and 8am-4pm Saturday and Sunday.

Other Support and Organisations

Alongside hospital care, there are many organisations and charities that offer helpful information and support. You may also want to talk to friends, family, carers, community nurses, or school or college staff.

Some organisations we recommend include:

• British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) - works to improve quality of life for people with learning disabilities through training, publications, and advocacy
• Mencap - provides support with housing, education, employment, and leisure activities
• The National Autistic Society - offers information, services, and campaigns for better understanding and support for autistic people
• Sirona Community Learning Disabilities Team - supports adults with learning disabilities in community settings such as home, college, work, or GP surgeries