AQW 1294/22-27


Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry


Tabled Date: 10/06/2022
Answered On Date: 04/07/2022
Priority Written: No


Question:
To ask the Minister of Health how adults with learning disabilities, who do not have a social worker, can receive a referral to day services.


Answer:
An adult with a learning disability can receive a referral to day centre following a referral to Social Services and subsequent assessment of need.  If an adult with a learning disability does not have a social worker, a referral to Social Services could be made by any professional e.g. GP, Nurse or family member/carer for assessment in respect of day centre service provision. There may also be opportunity for adults with learning disabilities who do not have a social worker to access day activities through their local community or voluntary groups.