Nearly half of people with a learning disability and autistic people reluctant to provide feedback on care. CQC research reveals that people with a learning disability and autistic people are more reluctant to give negative feedback on their care in case it increases pressures on staff or services. This is … Read More
World Autism Awareness 2021
Between 29 March and 4 April is World Autism Week (encompassing World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April) which aims to increase understanding of autism. You can find out how you can take part at the National Autistic Society (NAS). The NAS provides a variety of resources to support employers … Read More
Healthwatch Bury quiz – Autism
Have a go at our quiz and spread the word about autism! For more information about autism please visit the National Autistic Society website
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Learning Disability Liaison nurse service leaflets and website
http://healthwatchbury.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Learning-Disability-Liaison-Nurse-Service-Info-leaflet.pdf http://healthwatchbury.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Accessible-LD-Liaison-Nurse-leaflet.pdf Please see leaflets (including an accessible version) about the Learning Disability Liaison nurse service at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The leaflets are designed for people with learning disabilities and or autism and their carers. There is also a Learning Disability page on the Trust website with copies … Read More