Thank you for contacting the Learning Disability Helpline (England).
We are part of Mencap, and we offer free advice and support for people with a
Learning Disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
, their families, and carers.
We are open Monday - Friday but do not operate on weekends, Bank Holidays, or over the festive period.
We are an extremely busy
service
A service gives people what they need, like healthcare services that help people when they are ill, and support services that give people support.
, and aim to respond to your enquiry within 10 working days.
It is always helpful, whenever possible, if you could gather any important documents or information which relate to your enquiry before we contact you back.
Need urgent support?
If your concern is urgent, we have further resources to support you.
We will contact you back as soon as we can, but if your situation changes whilst you are waiting for a response, contact us by email at Helpline@mencap.org.uk
Thanks,
Learning Disability Helpline