Learning disabilities resources

The following links will provide addition information and resources regarding learning disabilities.

Hospital Passport for patients with learning disabilities

Please download the Hospital Passport and bring it with you to your appointment if you are going into hospital.

• Children’s Hospital Passport [PDF version]
• Children’s Hospital Passport [Word version]
• Adults’ Hospital Passport [PDF version]
• Adults’ Hospital Passport [Word version]

Communication

The Hospital Communication Book was developed by The Clear Communication People Ltd as part of a Surrey Learning Disability Partnership Board Acute Hospital Project. The book is shared as a PDF file for people to print out and use.

• The Hospital Communication Book

Accessible Information

• CHANGE
• Easyhealth
• The Elfrida Society
• Family Advice & Information Resource
• IHAL: Improving Health and Lives
• A Picture of Health
• The Royal College of Psychiatrists
• SeeAbility
• South West Cancer Alliance

Information on Learning Disabilities

• British Institute of Learning Disabilities
• Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
• Hft
• Intellectual Disability & Health
• LD Resources
• Mencap
• Royal College of Nursing

Easy read bowel cancer screening information leaflets for people with learning disabilities

• An easy guide to bowel cancer screening
• An easy guide to having a colonoscopy

Also see:

• Easy read patient information leaflets