Yesterday WWL held its annual AHP celebration event. It was wonderful to see all the amazing work AHP's in Wigan are doing. Thank you to Sandra for showcasing the fantastic work the LD team do to help reduce health inequalities in the borough.

Congratulations to our speech and language therapist Katie on completing the preceptorship programme.

Another team wellness walk completed around Pennington flash this weekend. Keeping active and social. Thanks again to Katherine for planning the route! @Steps4Wellness

Last Thursday the CLDT hosted afternoon tea across 2 bases. Lots of delicious bakes were enjoyed and money raised for breast cancer now and three wishes 🍰

Some gifts of appreciation that Sarah (LD Nurse) received today from her LD Nursing Student, Emily. We wish Emily the best of luck with the remainder of her studies...#wwlnhs

A few of the CLDT team attended @parkrunUK this weekend, 2 for their first time. A nice start to the morning keeping active and social with work friends #parkwalk #parkrun @Steps4Wellness

Adult Physiotherapists are also amongst our team. They support patients to access mainstream physiotherapy teams where possible.

As occupational therapists we support carers to create capable environments to help enable people with learning disabilities to do the things they want and need to do.

On our team we also have Occupational Therapists. As occupational therapists we support carers to create capable environments to help enable people with learning disabilities to do the things they want and need to do”

1 in 4 of the general population will experience Mental health at some point in their lives This rises to 27-41% in adults with a learning disability and potentially up to 40% of children. #wwwlnhs #LDweek

A proportion of people with a learning disability will present behaviour that may be considered challenging. In adults this is around 10-15%. What we think of as challenging behaviours can vary, but this often includes aggression, self-injury and destructiveness. #wwlnhs

The learning disability team have a variety of nurses, today we are going to share information on what the behaviour nurses do and who they work with. Also we will share some interesting facts about behaviour. #wwlnhs #LDweek

So we have a Hospital Liaison Learning Disability Nurse who identify any hospital admissions and offer support as required. They also support patients with complex planned surgical admission and support understanding life decisions relating to the patient’s health needs. #wwlnhs

Our complex team support patients with complex physical health needs. They offer training to parents and carers. Offer support around Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) maintenance and support with end-of-life care alongside mainstream services. #wwlnhs #LDweek

Around 50-60% of people with downs syndrome over the age of 50 will develop early onset dementia. Our screening pathway with primary care nurses will help us to identify early signs of dementia in people with Down syndrome to help them to access the Memory service for diagnosis.

Communication is a fundamental human right, a right that people with learning disabilities have, the same as everyone else. Up to 90% of people with learning disabilities need support with communication #wwlnhs #LDweek

We have Speech and Language Therapists in our team, who can help you with your communication skills. Below is a tool that the therapists use. #WWLNHS #LDweek

Learning Disability week is here. The theme for 2026 is 'Do you see me?' Watch out for some useful facts and information that may help guide and support you or someone you know. #WWLNHS #LDweek @mencap_charity