This short film speaks about supporting patients with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
#treatmewell Reasonable Adjustments at Leeds Teaching Hospitals
I’ve got an appointment I think but I’m not sure.
What’s the name? breezy Ellison okay I guess so you’ll be with Dr. Gobbledegoop five to 1445 is just do that don’t you’re right then take another right and left to left to the right to the right to the right it’ll be just behind you.
There may be a bit of a wait I’m afraid around 1800 seconds or so we will try and see you as soon as we can. Who’s next?
You say you’ve been feeling quite tired recently? yeah a bit mostly in the evenings so I don’t know if it’s just well. I don’t think there’s anything to worry about but I would like to try on some new medication.
Right okay. just a precaution see if you respond differently. So you want to take these every 85 hours two times a week the next month and a half and these four times every three days for the next two weeks unless is a bank holiday.
Sorry stop can you just go back, I’m just not following. of course of course I understand this can all be a little confusing at first I’ll try not to go too fast. But really once you got the hang of it this is easy as ABC c a b b b a b c CB a BB. So you take these every three to five days.
Hello my name is Alison Conyers the lead professional for learning disabilities and autism in Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
We estimate that there are 7,000 autistic people in Leeds and 15,000 people with a learning disability. Combined these people contact our services thousands of times a year.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals aim is to be the best for patient safety quality and experience please consider each patient’s individual needs bearing in mind they may have a hidden disability. Under the Equality Act we are all required to make reasonable adjustments.
We know that with the right reasonable adjustments in place we can reduce health inequality, non-attendance and length of stay. We will improve patient outcomes.
Here are some examples of reasonable adjustments that we can make presented by volunteers with a learning disability and/or autism.
Ask me what time is best for my appointment. Please make sure I can get to my appointment. Give me enough time. please offer my appointment on time or tell me what is happening.
Speak clearly and use simple words. Think about what I can understand. Let me bring a carer friend or family member with me.
Give me easy read information. For further advice and support look on the Leeds Teaching Hospitals intranet pages or contact the learning disability and autism team [Music]