Reasonable adjustments are changes which mean people with a disability can access the healthcare they need.
They are a legal requirement for GP practices to offer and implement for patients that require them.
These adjustments help ensure effective communication and collaboration between practices and their patients with a learning disability and/or autistic patients, ensuring accessible information and reasonable adjustments are provided.
Examples of reasonable adjustments may include:
- longer appointments
- a quiet space available while waiting
- extra time during phone conversations to ensure you feel listened to
- clear, simple, and possibly repeated explanations of treatments and procedures
- Easy read information (if applicable)
- making sure there is good access for people who use a wheelchair in the surgery
Additional Information:
For more information on reasonable adjustments, follow the links below:
Reasonable Adjustments (National Autistic Society): Asking for reasonable adjustments
Reasonable Adjustment Easy Read (Mencap): About reasonable adjustments
The Equality Act 2010: Equality Act 2010
Equality Act 2010 Easy Read (Mencap): The Equality Act | Easy Read
Cancer Care Co-Ordinator for Learning Disabilities and Autism: Cancer Care Co-Ordinator for Learning Disabilities and Autism – Brunel Health Group
We recommend anyone who would benefit from Reasonable Adjustments has a Hospital Passport, download the template here. Health Guides: Hospital Passports, Summary Care Records And Flu Jabs | Mencap
