Community Nursing Service for People and Carers with Learning Disability (NHS Western Isles)

The service is aimed at those with an identified learning disability. An identified learning disability means a significant, lifelong condition (that started before adulthood) which affects the way a person understands information and how they communicate.

Our team have a wide range of skills and a depth of knowledge and experience that enables us to help people with identified learning disabilities to:

• Understand information
• Learn skills
• Cope independently

Services Offered

Learning Disabilities
Physical Disability

Referrals to the service can be made directly by the individual or their family/carer, or by a GP or Psychiatrist. Referral forms can be obtained by contacting:

• Mairi MacPherson, Community Learning Disability Nurse
• Paul Neilson, Community Learning Disability Nurse

Stornoway Health Centre, Springfield Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2PS.
Tel. 01851 763335