Specialist learning disability and autism liaison nurses

Karen and Catherine help people with a learning disability /autistic people to have their health needs met in our hospitals.

 

 

 

How can we help?

Support with emergency admissions.

Support with planned appointments and procedures

Support you during your

stay in hospital

Support your families and carers

Help with planning to go home

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

 

 

We give training and support to staff in the hospital.

 

 

 

Make letters and leaflets easy to read and understand

Suggest Reasonable adjustments

 

 

Support with communication and ensure people’s voices are heard

 

Help with decision making

 

 

 

We want you to feel:

• Safe
• Supported
• Respected
• Heard

 

Please wash your hands before entering and after leaving hospital.

 

 

Use the hand gel when you enter and leave the ward.