SWLDC Webinar: Improving Acute Care for People with a Learning Disability

Join us to explore key findings and recommendations from the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) report 'Learning Together: A review of the quality of care provided to adults with a learning disability when admitted to hospital acutely unwell'

Why attend?

• Hear from speakers Dr Rachel Gaywood (GP Clinical Lead for Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, NHS Devon, and reviewer for this NCEPOD study), Dr Alison Tavaré (NCEPOD Clinical Co-ordinator, Health Innovation West of England & NHSE South West Learning Disability Collaborative Clinical Lead) and Saoirse Read (Learning Disability and Autism Liaison Team Service Manager and Nurse Consultant, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust)
• Gain insight into the key findings and recommendations from the NCEPOD report, why this work is important, and how it can help improve outcomes and experiences for people with a learning disability 
• Learn how the Learning Disability and Autism Liaison team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is supporting patients, carers and clinical teams, and how dedicated liaison services help deliver the report's recommendations in practice
• Consider how healthcare organisations can improve equity, patient safety, communication and patient-centred care for people with a learning disability

Got a question?

If you have a question about this event, please contact Kim Huelin, Project Support Officer: kim.huelin@nhs.net

Our South West Learning Disability Collaborative Webinars focus on key health areas for people with a learning disability. These free sessions are open to everyone, whether you're a member, carer, clinician, professional or have a general interest in inclusive care. We hope to see you there!