Results for: "learning disability"

Learning Disability and Autism

Last updated on Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Do you have a patient with learning disabilities who is coming into the Arrowe Park Hospital or Clatterbridge Hospital? Learning Disability and Autism Nurse Welcome to Wirral University Teaching Hospital's Learning Disabilities and Autism Team page. Here you will find out about how our service...

The Accessible Information Standard

Last updated on Monday, May 22, 2023

The Accessible Information Standard (AIS) was introduced by the Government in 2016 to make sure that people with a disability or sensory loss are given information in a way they can understand. It is now the law for the NHS and adult social care services to comply with AIS. The Trust have been w...

Sunflower

Last updated on Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The Sunflower Network (Hidden Disabilities) is an organisation that aims to raise awareness and provide support for individuals living with hidden disabilities. Hidden disabilities refer to conditions that are not immediately visible or apparent to others, such as chronic illnesses, mental heal...

Diversity and Inclusion

Last updated on Friday, April 19, 2024

We are committed to ensuring that we are an understanding, kind and inclusive organisation where there is diversity amongst our people and they feel a strong sense of belonging and inclusion. We have embedded our equality, diversity and inclusion strategic commitment within our People Strategy a...

Wheelchairs

Last updated on Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Our hospitals are wheelchair accessible.  If a wheelchair is required these are located at Main Reception. Please note wheelchairs require a pound coin to use. If there are no available wheelchairs the reception staff, who are here from 0800-177 (Monday to Friday) will contact the Porters to o...

Useful Contacts

Last updated on Sunday, April 22, 2018

OPP (Older Peoples Parliament) This group was established in January 2007 and works closely with the council, particularly adult social services.  The membership is around 1500 and increases each month.  They aim to support the older person of the Wirral and help deal with issues that affect us...

Wheelchairs at APH

Last updated on Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Our hospitals are wheelchair accessible.  If a wheelchair is required please come to the Main Reception.  The reception staff (0800-1900 hours Monday to Friday) will then book the request with the portering team who will come and assist you. If the Main Reception is closed, then please go to S...

Disability Living Allowance supporting letter before 1948

This document can also be found in: DS1500 benefit under 'special rule'