Learning disability liaison

Learning disability liaison nurses Karen Howsam and Nichola Edmonds are working in the hospital to support people with a learning disability and their carers.

Resources and support during COVID-19

PLEASE CLICK HERE to access resources, including videos and posters, to help anyone with a learning disability who needs to come into hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic understand why healthcare workers are wearing PPE and what this looks like. 

Why are we here?

To help people with a learning disability to have their health needs met by hospitals in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

To help people with a learning disability have a good experience in hospital.

We work closely with the community teams and care providers in the area.

How we can help?

Support with emergency admissions

Support with outpatient appointments

Support your stay in hospital

Help with going home

Give training and support to staff in the hospital

Make letters and leaflets easy to read and understand

Improve the use of the health passports.

Support to families and carers

How to contact us:

Karen:  07876 231051 or e-mail: karen.howsam@nhs.net

Nichola: 07818 646262 or e-mail: nichola.edmonds@nhs.net

Please contact us on the above mobile numbers or 01296 316991

Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm