Derriford Autism Service

We have an informative new video about the hospital passport which is one of the resources available for autistic patients attending Derriford - please see links below youtube.com/watch?v=vsMGAF… plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/autism-resourc…

Thank you Gary for sharing an update on the waiting well programme

We have had so many wonderful health professionals nominated for champion awards this year. Here are a few.

Our learning disability and autism event is under way. Thank you Darren for kicking us off. @UHP_NHS

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75 years on, it is the people who make us. 💙 #NHS75

Today we would like to say Happy 75th Birthday to our wonderful NHS! Thank you to all #OurNHSPeople across the South West who make the magic happen day in and day out with your care, skill and dedication 💙 #NHS75

If everyone who has been grateful for the NHS over the past 75 years followed and retweeted we’d reach a million by midnight. Please take just two seconds to show you care.

Our wonderful service manager and one of our lovely Learning Disability nurses raising awareness and promoting our service in aid of #LearningDisabilityWeek2023 @Derriford_Hosp

Congratulations to @Derriford_Hosp, @MustardTreePlym and Rowan House on receiving their awards for making reasonable adjustments for our patients with Learning Disabilities. #LearningDisabilityWeek2023

Even more awards have been handed out! A big congratulations to PIU, Clearbrook ward and Torrington Ward for your achievement. @Derriford_Hosp #LearningDisabilityWeek2023

We are really exciting to be at the Dimensions for Autism Awareness event today in Torbay. Do pop by and say hello if your attending

Check out our new noise cancelling headphones and fidget accessories courtesy of League of Friends! Ask at Adult and Paediatrics ED reception if these could benefit you during your visit.

Completing the questionnaire will really help them plan, develop information & training to support the paid employment of neuro-diverse people in Plymouth. Many thanks NPEN (2/2) forms.office.com/e/Zg1JVNuE6F

Shared on behalf of Neuro-diverse Plymouth Employment Network – NPEN, which is aiming to increase paid employment & share the gifts and talents of the neuro diverse population in Plymouth. (1/2)

forms.office.com/pages/response… Any questions about the survey can be directed to the PASS email: livewell.pass@nhs.net (2/2)

Share on behalf of Plymouth Autsim Spectrum Service (PASS): We would like to ask autistic people and their families about their experiences in getting access to health services in Plymouth. This survey is anonymous and individual names will not be asked for or used. (1/2)

What a lovely way to return from leave, attending the @DerrifordAutism and @DerrifordT champions event this morning and be presented with a champions award from my time working on the wards. Was great to hear an update from @PaulaMc007 as well on the #OliverMcGowan training.

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(1/2) Celebrating acceptance of autistic people in the workplace - 29th March 2023 11:00- 11:30 In celebration of Autism Acceptance Week, Inclusion Gloucestershire are offering a free webinar, exploring the strengths that people who identify as autistic can bring to a workplace