Local Area Co-ordinator support for people with learning disabilities and their families

A Local Area Co-ordinator

• Works alonngside the family and carers.
• Works alongside the local Community.

to help gain access to;

• Education
• Housing
• Leisure
• Money
• Medical Care
• Work
• Making friends

Local Area Co-ordinator is a new initiative, providing support to individuals with a learning disability to actively participate in their local community.

Local Area Co-ordinator focuses on enabling the individual to be involved in their local community and where possible avoid becoming dependant on statutory services.

Want to know more?

Give us a call, we would be happy to discuss how best a local area co-ordinator can support you or someone you know.

Clair Stephenson
Local Area Co-ordinator
Learning Disability Service
Howdenbank
Hawick
TD9 7JT
Tel: 01450 370948
Email: cstephenson@scotborders.gov.uk

John Spiteri
Local Area Co-ordinator
Learning Disability Service
Bridgeend
Duns
TD11 3EX
Tel: 01361 883868
Email: jspiteri@scotborders.gov.uk