Hear our voice: How effective communication will help you ‘get it right’ for patients with learning disabilities
The workshop will cover…… Implications of communication when accessing healthcare. Barriers to communication. Reasonable adjustments. Consequences of not communicating/listening. What body language can tell us. Top tips for communication.
Communication 80% of people with learning disabilities will have difficulties communicating. Implications for hospital visits Responding to an invitation Reporting Symptoms Understanding advice
NON VERBAL ACTIVITY TqM
Safeguarding patients with learning disabilities Jayne and Jonathan's story
HEAR OUR VOICE ACTIVITY
Top tips easy words objects writing & drawing photos & symbols
Words
Offering the patient opportunity to … Therefore…… the message can be much clearer when using real objects Sight Feel Sound ‘Look at’ ‘Feel/touch/hold’ Listen to’