Is a hospital passport the same as a health passport?

Usually, yes. 'Hospital passport' and 'health passport' generally describe the same thing: a short summary that helps staff understand how someone communicates, what matters to them, and the reasonable adjustments they need.

Who should have a hospital passport?

Anyone who would benefit from staff quickly understanding their communication, support needs, routines, or reasonable adjustments. They are widely used by people with a learning disability, autistic people, people living with dementia, and their carers.

How do I get a hospital passport?

You can create one free with Know Me in a few minutes — no account needed — then print, email, or hand it over.

Is a hospital passport free?

Yes. Creating and sharing a hospital passport with Know Me is free and does not require registration.

Hospital passport

Help hospital staff understand you quickly

A hospital passport is a short summary that goes with you into hospital, so staff know how you communicate, what matters to you, and the reasonable adjustments that keep you safe and comfortable.

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What is a hospital passport?

A hospital passport (also called a health passport) is a one-page summary of the practical things a care team needs to know about a person — beyond their illness or diagnosis. It helps staff provide safer, calmer, more personal care.

Who is a hospital passport for?

People and families

Widely used by people with a learning disability, autistic people, people living with dementia, and anyone with communication or support needs — and by the carers and families who support them.

Care teams

Gives busy staff the key information in seconds, so people are understood without repeating their story and reasonable adjustments are clear.

What goes in a hospital passport?

You choose what to include. People commonly add:

How I communicate

How you like to be spoken to and what helps you take part.

What matters to me

Routines, likes and dislikes, and the people who matter.

Reasonable adjustments

The reasonable adjustments that keep care safe and comfortable.

Health information

Key details you want staff to see quickly.

Using it in hospital

Take your hospital passport with you. Staff can copy it into your notes, and if you stay overnight it can be kept by your bed so everyone caring for you can see it.

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