Going into hospital

Going into hospital

There is extra support you can get while you are in hospital.

Learning disability nurses

These specialist nurses help adults with learning disabilities and autism, and their carers, to get the right care and feel safe and supported in hospital.

You can ask the hospital to put you in touch with their Learning Disability Nurse before your stay.

If you stay on an adult ward at Royal Berkshire Hospital, the Learning Disability Liaison Team will support you during your stay.

Hospital passports

A hospital passport is a document that explains your health needs and how best to support you. It includes:

• important information about you
• your likes and dislikes
• how staff can help you feel comfortable and safe

Take your hospital passport with you when you go into hospital. Staff should make a copy and add it to your hospital notes.

More advice

There is more advice about the support you can get while in hospital on the NHS website.