1. Hear our voice: How effective communication will help you ‘get it right’ for patients with learning disabilities

2. 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.

3. Communication 80% of people with learning disabilities will have difficulties communicating. Implications for hospital visits Responding to an invitation Reporting Symptoms Understanding advice

4. NON VERBAL ACTIVITY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inEdn4Sw TqM

5. Safeguarding patients with learning disabilities Jayne and Jonathan's story

6. HEAR OUR VOICE ACTIVITY

7. Top tips easy words objects writing & drawing photos & symbols

8. Words

9. 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’