Doctors won’t put my young adult with learning disability on the disability register

[Tracey133ham]

Do you have to have a learning disability diagnose to be put on the disability register

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello Tracey133ham

You need to have a learning disability to be on the GP's learning disability register. There are some guides about in on here that might help explain more - mencap.org.uk/coronavirus/c...

If you have a health problem, but not a learning disability, then you still might be included in some of the other groups who are getting priority for the vaccine.

I hope this helps a little.

thanks

Sarah

[Tracey133ham in reply to Sarah_Mencap]

My son has a learning disability but doctors say it’s a difficulty because he’s not been diagnosed with a disability so I am confused 🤷‍♀️

[Sarah_Mencap in reply to Tracey133ham]

Hello again

It is a bit confusing.

Learning disabilities are different to learning disabilities. Learning disabilities are life long and affect people's intellect. People with a learning disability usually need help with everyday tasks.

Learning difficulties are more about issues with learning. These aren't about intellect, just the way that someone learns.

Here is a bit more about this - mencap.org.uk/learning-disa...

It will depend what diagnosis your son has. If this hasn't been diagnosed with a learning disability he won't be able to join the register.

If you think you son has a learning disability ask your GP for help getting a diagnosis.

Best wishes

Sarah