‘ Make my Stay ’ Improving Hospital Experiences for People with a Learning Disability

1. ‘Make my Stay’Improving Hospital Experiences for People with a Learning Disability

2. What did we do ? • We set up the group with service users and family carers • We talked about the things we needed to change • We made some Top Tips • We employed a learning disability nurse • We had a big conference for staff.

3. Top tips for staff • Have a positive attitude • Involve the person with the learning disability whenever you can • Find out the best way to talk with the person • Listen to others who are involved with the person, parents, family and friends

4. Top tips for staff Everyone is different so find out as much as you can. Check if the person has a hospital booklet with them. Look at it when developing the care plan. Make sure the person understands what is happening to them, they may need more time, support and more explanation.

5. What are we going to do next ? • We have some more money to have 3 specialist nurses • We are going to ask patients with a learning disability to write a diary when they are in hospital • We are going to get something for the nurses and doctors that will help them talk to patients • We are still going to meet with our service user group

6. Project Search Helping People with a Learning Disability To Get a Job

7. The hospital has been given some money. We are using the money to employ Shaheen to run the employment project.

8. 6 The student will work for 6 hours each day doing a ‘real job ‘ The student will spend 1 hour each day in the classroom Unfortunately the student won’t get paid but they will learn some new skills and may help them to get a paid job

9. The project will last 1 year. The hospital is very excited about this project. Thank you