Part of Somerset’s Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities
The Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) provides flexible support for adults with learning disabilities who are at rising risk of crisis or unplanned hospital admission. RIT works with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies to strengthen support plans, respond to emerging concerns, and help maintain safe community‑based care.
What we do
RIT supports Somerset’s dynamic support and admission prevention pathway by offering:
County‑wide responsive support when risks are increasing and additional coordination is required.
Joint working with health and social care colleagues, including the REACT Team.
Liaison with emergency services and forensic health teams, where relevant.
Health care coordination/keyworking for people with complex needs, including those detained under the Mental Health Act or placed out of area.
Who we support
RIT works with adults aged 18+ who:
Have a diagnosed learning disability, and
Are experiencing increasing concerns that may raise the risk of crisis or hospital admission.
This may include situations where support arrangements are becoming less stable, but hospital‑admission risk is the primary trigger for RIT involvement.
Support is tailored to need and may be short‑term, intensive, intermittent, or long‑term.
Referral Information
Referrals are made through Somerset’s Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities : CTALDHealthReferrals@SomersetFT.nhs.uk
(Referrals are reviewed in daily Single Point of Access meetings.)
