A Reasonable Adjustment is a change to care, information or the environment that makes your experience safer, easier and more accessible.
You do not need a diagnosis to have a reasonable adjustment.
Examples of changes we can make for you:
- Understandable information - Large print, easy read, braille, other languages
- Interpreters - Help with sign language or different spoken languages.
- Extra Time - More time to think, talk and make choices.
- Support with - Your routine, appointments, feeling comfortable on the ward.
- Quiet spaces - Calmer areas with less noise and light.
- Daily assistance - Help with moving, eating, personal care.
We can also involve family, carers or advocates to help you make decisions about your care if you want to.
What to tell us:
- What help you usually get
- What helps you communicate
- Any adjustments that have worked well in the past
How to request an adjustment:
- Speak to your Nurse
- Speak to your Doctor
- Speak to your Ward Team
- Speak to a trusted person such as a parent or relative, who will be able to ask for you.
- Contact Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
Please let us know if there is anything else that would help make your experience more comfortable, accessible and safe. We can suggest things which could help too.