WINNER

Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske: Going To Hospital Book

The Going to Hospital Book is an accessible publication for patients with learning disability or autism and aims to support them in knowing what they might expect when visiting hospital for an appointment or being admitted for a procedure. The booklet is easy to read, uses Makaton symbols throughout to support images and is sent out to patients ahead of appointments or hospital admissions. A Makaton (sign and symbol) resource accompanies the book and is freely available for download by patients and professionals. This provides “now & next” boards with a timeline of treatment, creating a visual timetable for patients.

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Finalists

  • Southern Health and Social Care Trust: Vaccination Programme for LD Day Care Attenders — HIGHLY COMMENDED
  • Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust: The Understanding Psychosis Workbook - an Accessible Workbook for People With Learning Disabilities or Other Cognitive and Communication Needs
  • Humber Teaching FT: Pocket PPE Packs - Safety, Infection Control and the Therapeutic Relationship
  • North East London FT: Delivering STOMP in an Inpatient Setting and Community Learning Disability Teams
  • The West of England AHSN: The West of England Learning Disabilities Collaborative
  • University Hospitals Birmingham FT: Learning Disability Standards Implementation Trust-Wide

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Winners of HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2021 revealed