We're pleased to launch a new Communication Toolkit developed by the Learning Disability and Autism team. The toolkit is to be used to support communication and improve the patient experience. The toolkit can be used to start conversation, support understanding and ensuring the patient voice is heard.
What is in the toolkit?
- Whiteboard and pen
- Feelings cards
- Communication picture cards
- Makaton flash cards
- Fidget strip
- Stress ball
Sally, Learning Disability Liaison Nurse, explains more about the Communication Toolkit;
Our learning disability and autism team support you to access our services and act to reduce barriers to good quality healthcare.
The team supports all staff to provide specialist care, advice and treatment in a way that suits you. This covers all children and adults who attend the ROH for outpatient appointments, therapy appointments or inpatient stays who have a learning disability or autism.
The learning disability nurse works closely with staff to ensure your needs are met and appropriate reasonable adjustments are put in place. The learning disability nurse liaises with you, your parent/carer, staff, other professionals involved and external agencies to coordinate your care.
This communication toolkit was developed by the Learning Disability and Autism team with support and feedback from CASBA (Citizen Advocacy South Birmingham Area), ROH patients and ROH staff. A huge thank you to the Royal Orthopaedic Charity who have supported and funded this resource.
