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Information for carers

Information for carers including how to contact our learning disability specialist nurse.

Carers please just ask!

Simple changes in hospital care can make a big difference, but sometimes we need your help to identify the most appropriate changes for each individual. If you are a carer of a patient with learning disabilities, and you have an idea about how their needs could be better met in our hospitals, please tell any member of staff responsible for their care.

Learning disability specialist nurse

For any further advice or support please contact  learning disabilities specialist nurse Liz Dixon and Amanda Gill, learning disabilities liaison nurse.

Hospital passport

The hospital passport is a useful document that is offered to people with a learning disability in the community and when they come into hospital.

The Carers Charter

The Carers Charter is our commitment to you for carers of all ages.

We want to work with you to provide the best possible care to the person you care for.

We have worked with carers and carer organisations to help us see how we can work effectively with carers.

Our commitment to you

  • We will make sure you have a named nurse on duty to contact.
  • This will be someone who is caring for the person you care for.
  • We will listen and value your expert knowledge about the person you care for.
  • We will work with you to provide individual care for the person you care for.
  • We will include you in any decisions about the person you care for.
  • If this is not possible, we will explain why.
  • We will keep personal information about yourself and the person you care for safe.
  • We will train staff about your vital role in the person’s care and recovery.
  • We will listen to your feedback about our services and take actions.
  • We will give you information for a carer support group. They can give you advice, guidance and support.
  • We will include you when discharging the person you care for.

Useful websites

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