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Camden Learning Disability Services

To provide a quality service to adults with learning disabilities in Camden including the statutory requirement as set out in the NHS and Community Care Act.

Main Activity

Organise a buddy scheme for individuals with learning disabilities to help them access social activities.

Description

CLDS is paid for by Health and Social Services and is a joint team. The main office of CLDS is at Bedford House. At Bedford House there are a number of professionals including care managers (social workers), community support worker, nurses, psychologists, speech and language therapists, a councillor, access to health worker, psychiatrist and admin workers.

The volunteer opportunity is to work with individuals to enable them to access social activities including football matches, pub visits, cinema/theatre, walks, eating out.