Bedford Hospital Learning Disability Liaison Service

Disability Services

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Supporting patients who have a learning disability

Patients with learning disabilities will need special consideration to ensure that they receive the care and treatment which meets their specific needs and maintains their safety. Preparation is crucial in supporting people with learning disabilities; whether carrying out examinations, investigations, treatment or supporting an admission onto a ward.

The Learning Disability Liasion Service who help support adults who have a learning disability, their carers, and their families. They work with hospital staff to help them to understand how best to care for people who have a learning disability

If you have a learning disability you might need extra help when you come to hospital.  Staff at the hospital will think about what changes they might need to make to their usual service. This is to make sure that you get the care and treatment that you need.

If you need help in your hospital appointment, getting ready for a hospital visit, or when you are staying in hospital you can contact the Learning Disability Liasion Service:

Telephone 07768132244 / 07833294335 Please leave a message with your contact details if we are unable to answer.

E-Mail LearningDisabilities@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk

Help and Guidance

• Learning Disability Strategy
• Things to remember when you have a hospital appointment
• Things to bring with you when you come into hospital
• ‘All About Me’ – Please fill out this booklet and bring it to the hospital with you every time you visit. It will help hospital staff to understand your needs.
• There are some easy read health leaflets available here
• Questions to ask in your appointment
• Find out more about going into hospital with a learning disability
• Help and support for your family or carers 

Hospital pathways for adults who have a learning disability
Pre-Assessment Care Pathway
Out-Patient Pathway
Emergency Department Pathway
Imaging Department Pathway
GUM Pathway
In-patient Pathway