About Learning Disability

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Learning disability is a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities which affects someone for their whole life.

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It is often confused with learning difficulty and mental health issues.  However, learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, do not affect intellect.  Mental health problems can affect anyone at any time and may be overcome with treatment, which is not true of learning disability.

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Learning disability can be caused by specific conditions, such as Down Syndrome, birth trauma or early childhood illnesses.

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Learning disability may be mild, moderate or severe and people may also have associated sensory and/or physical impairments.

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CCM supports service users who have a wide range of conditions including Down Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Global Development Delay, Edwards Syndrome and ADHD.  Many of our service users also have mobility and/or sensory impairments and chronic health conditions such as diabetes, asthma and arthritis.

People with a learning disability tend to take longer to learn and may need support to develop new skills, understand complicated information and interact with other people. 

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It’s important to remember that with the right support, most people with a learning disability in the UK can lead independent lives and fulfil their potential.