Patients and visitors with additional needs

Patients and visitors with additional needs

Resources you might find helpful when you come into hospital

The hospital liaison team
The Hospital Communication Book
Good health care for all

See here: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/PatientsAndVisitors/Patients-with-additional-needs/Patientswithlearningdisabilities/Patientswithlearningdisabilities.aspx

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Sexual and reproductive health support for vulnerable individuals and communities during COVID-19

1:1 telephone support is available for vulnerable people who are more at risk of poorer sexual health outcomes.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for people receiving direct payments

Changes to guidance for direct payment holders to reflect the latest PPE guidance from Public Health England, in particular what PPE should be worn during a time of sustained COVID-19 transmission. Also, questions have been added to the Q&A attachment on footwear, the use papers towels and responsibility for paying for PPE.
Banking during lockdown: cash deliveries, dedicated telephone numbers and more

The Post Office has launched a cash delivery service to help vulnerable customers, with the help of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
How can someone who is isolated at home access benefits in cash

The Post Office has launched a cash delivery service to help vulnerable customers, with the help of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

St Denys Church Friday Lunch Club for Over 65s

Two-course home-cooked meal for over 65s, served from 12.00 noon in St Denys Church Meeting Room. Meet new friends in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. £4.00 per head
Cafe down the Lane

Café Down the Lane offers a range of affordable scrumptious homemade snacks, delicious drinks and not forgetting our famous signature scones, freshly made in the morning by our apprentices!
Voiceability

A service to empower people through advocacy, supporting those with learning and physical disabilities, dementia and mental health conditions to find their voice and speak up
Covid-19 Learning Disability Resources

Information in easy read or pictures to support anyone with a Learning Disability on issues around the Coronavirus. Includes a handwashing video, a coping calendar, social story and indoor leisure ideas.
Communicare Hospital Homecoming Service

Communicare's Homecoming Project offers people help in the first few days, or even weeks, when they are discharged from hospital and is run by us and staffed by our committed, kind-hearted, Communiteers, who act as good neighbours; generously providing their practical and emotional support. Service offered in SCC postcodes SO14-SO19.
Inclusive multi sports sessions for adults in Eastleigh

Inclusive sport and activity session for 18+ at The Hub on Bishopstoke Road in Eastleigh Tuesdays 1-3pm and Fridays 10am-12pm
Cancer screening: making reasonable adjustments

Research shows that there are many practical barriers to various types of cancer screening. This page talk about those barriers and explains some of the reasonable adjustments to consider. It contains useful video links.
Social care and support guide

If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.
My Medical Record

My medical record is your personal health record (PHR) provided by University Hospital Southampton. It’s a secure, patient-owned record. Click for more details.
Coffee morning for parent carers

Jointly run by Hampshire Parent Carer Network and Southampton Parent Carer Forum this is a coffee group aimed at supporting parents and carers of school aged children from across the region. It is held at The Cedar School in SO16.