Things to ask for to make your visit to hospital easier
Clear communication from healthcare staff.
Longer appointments.
Accessible information.
Reasonable adjustments in hospital
What are reasonable adjustments?
Reasonable adjustments are small changes that can help people with a learning disability be treated equally.
The law says that reasonable adjustments should be put in place.
Watch this video to find out how they can help you.
It's not just during visits to hospital when people with a learning disability need more support
Thanks to those campaigning alongside Mencap, particularly following our Treat Me Well campaign, visiting hospital is starting to become easier for people with a learning disability.
But there's so much more to be done.
Mencap has, and always will, continue to campaign tirelessly to make the UK the best place for people with a learning disability to live.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a hospital passport?
You can use our template to make your own hospital passport.
To find out how to use the hospital passport visit our website.
What reasonable adjustments can I ask for?
Under the Equality Act 2010, all disabled people have the right to reasonable adjustments when using public services, including healthcare.
Every person is different, so the adjustments people with a learning disability need will differ from person to person. However, there are common adjustments that help lots of people with a learning disability.
We have made a list of the Top 10 reasonable adjustments people ask for.