Moorfields believes that people with a learning disability should not be disadvantaged in gaining access to high quality assessment, treatment and support.
If you or the person you care for has a learning disability, please tell us so we can update our records. We can make sure that we make reasonable adjustments or small changes to the way we care for you to ensure that you have the best possible experience when you visit Moorfields Eye Hospital.
A hospital passport is for people with a learning disability or cognitive impairment, or those who have extra communication needs when coming to hospital. Please download a copy or ask staff for one at your next visit.
A helping hands sticker can be stuck to your patient notes and helps us to identify people who may have extra needs or require reasonable adjustments to their care.
Within our easy read patient pages We have rewritten some helpful and key safeguarding pages to make them more accessible to a wider range of users.
In addition, SeeAbility has created easy read factsheets and information leaflets on a number of eye conditions that people with a learning disability are more likely to experience.
We strive to deliver caring, organised, excellent and inclusive care for all and recognise that meeting the needs of people with disabilities is essential to supporting safe care. Find out more about our strategy to support the delivery of care to people with a learning disability by clicking on the links below:
We have a learning disability and dementia working group that meets regularly. If you are interested in taking part please contact moorfields.safeguarding@nhs.net
We work closely with Mencap and support their treat me well campaign, aimed at changing the way the NHS treats people with a learning disability.