Learning Disabilities (GP information)

Introduction

The Learning Disability Liaison Nurses work to increase awareness of the needs of people who have learning disabilities through training, advice and guidance in order to achieve equal access to hospital services. They enable hospital staff to meet individuals’ needs whilst accessing hospital care by:

  • Recommending changes in practice
  • Promoting best practice within the hospital settings through involvement in strategic planning
  • Promoting effective communication with individuals and their support network

Referral Process

Referrals can be made via:

  • Hospital flagging system (iPM)
  • Email
  • Extension 8271
  • Bleep 377

Procedures Provided

Links to tertiary centres:

Specialist Healthcare Team, Services for People with Learning Disabilities, Twinwoods Clinical Resource Centre

Patient Information Leaflets

Clinicians - Consultants/Specialist Nurses

Bedford Hospital

Learning Disabilities

Tosan Ejuetami Liaison Learning Disability Nurse
Kara Greig Lead Liaison Learning Disability Nurse
Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Learning Disabilities

JulietFoster Learning and Disability Nurse

Useful Contacts

Bedford Hospital
PALS (for patient specific enquiries) 01234 795814
pals@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
Bleep Number 377
Outpatients booking department: 01582 561385
PALS (for patient specific enquiries) 01582 491 166
PALS@ldh.nhs.uk
Switchboard 01582 491166
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