During Learning Disability Awareness Week, we are delighted to announce that we have been able to fund 200 more A&E Care Bags thanks to your kind donations. These care bags are for children, young people and adults with Learning Disabilities who would find waiting in Accident and Emergency difficult. The Care Bags can also support the patient through tests and investigations whilst in the department.
The Care Bags contain several important items proven to help people with learning disabilities to navigate the stressful hospital environment. Items included inside a care bag:
- Ear defenders
- Tactile objects
- Colouring book
- Crayons
- An easy read leaflet about A&E
The A&E Care Bags have proven to enhance patient experience and care. We have received lots of positive feedback from patients and staff:
“I was in A&E with my autistic son, and he was overwhelmed and struggling, so they provided us with a sensory bag, and it was amazing. It was a busy evening, and he was really struggling. But as soon as he got the pack, he started to relax and calm down. It was really helpful!”
“Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a positive hospital visit with me and Jack this morning, it was such a great experience for us both. The care bag is fantastic with a lovely selection of sensory supporting toys, this would certainly help make a visit to hospital easier for neurodiverse families.”
Each donation will support our patients and each £23 will be able to purchase another Care Bag. Make a dontion today. Thank you for making amazing things happen at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
