A member of staff or a carer can support you to read this leaflet.
They will be able to answer any questions that you have.
What is the role of a Learning Disability Physiotherapist?
There is a video which tells you what a physiotherapist does.
To watch the video:
- Open the camera app on your phone
- Point it at the QR code box
- Click the link that pops up on your phone
Or click on the button below:
How can a physiotherapist help you?
Posture (the way you sit, stand and lie down)
We can look at protecting your posture which may involve referral for specialist equipment including wheelchairs, comfy chairs, footwear and sleep systems.
Movement and function
A physiotherapist can help improve how you move and do your daily activities.
We may give you advice and exercises.
We may also provide you with a walking aid.
We may recommend a pool treatment session.
We may also work with other health care professionals such as community nurses or speech and language therapists.
This is so we can all work together to support you in the best way.
We may work with you at home.
Or in the community like at colleges or day centres.
How to contact us
Please contact us if you feel you need support from one of our Physiotherapy Teams.
You should contact the team in the same area as your doctor’s surgery.
For example, Simon’s doctor is in Gateshead so he will call the Gateshead team.
Cumbria Community Learning Disability Team
Telephone: 0122 860 3189
Gateshead Community Learning Disability Team
Telephone: 0191 478 0650
Email: gatesheadLD@cntw.nhs.uk
Northumberland and North Tyneside
Community Learning Disability Team
Telephone: 01670 844 799
Problems, complaints or suggestions
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has a complaints policy.
If you want to complain we will give you a leaflet to explain how to, or you can talk to a member of staff.
If you think there are things we could do to make our service better please tell a member of the team.
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Review date 2028
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