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Patients with Learning Disabilities and Autism

We offer support for patients with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions. We help make sure individuals with a learning disability in hospital get high quality services, real choice and control over their care.

How we help

  • We use words, gestures and drawings to help offer clear and precise communication;
  • Extra time is made available for appointments and treatments.
  • We use Hospital passports for people with learning disabilities so we better understand your needs and preferences.
  • We provide easy read information if needed.
  • We ensure patient feedback is used to develop the service.
  • We involve carers in the care planning process.

Acute Liaison Team for Adults and Children with Learning Disabilties and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions

Jane Rees (Team Manager)
07584 770351

Adrian Quest
Hannah Lyth
Amy Williams

Team bleep via Royal Cornwall Hospital switchboard on 01872 250000: 3053

Email

rch-tr.LearningDisabilities@nhs.net

Phone

01872 254551
07827 897252
07765 221848

You can download these details as a printable poster for use in your ward or department

We’re based at Pendragon House at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.

We’re open 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and are available at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance (attendance at St Michaels and West Cornwall will need to be arranged prior to appointments as the team are based in Truro).

For out of hours referrals, please leave a message on the answerphone or refer via Maxims.

Patients with Learning Disabilities and Autism

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