What is a learning disability hospital passport?

It is a short summary that helps hospital staff understand and support a person with a learning disability — covering how they communicate, what matters to them, and the reasonable adjustments they need.

Why is a hospital passport important for people with a learning disability?

It helps people be understood without repeating their story, makes reasonable adjustments visible to busy teams, and supports safer, calmer care during appointments and hospital stays.

Is it free to make a learning disability hospital passport?

Yes. You can create one free with Know Me — including an easy-read style — with no account needed.

Learning disability hospital passport

Be understood and supported in hospital

A hospital passport helps staff support a person with a learning disability safely and calmly — sharing how they communicate, what matters to them, and the reasonable adjustments they need. It can be made in an easy-read style.

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Why it matters

People with a learning disability can face avoidable barriers in hospital. A passport helps reduce them.

Safer care

Key information is visible to every team, so support is consistent.

Less repetition

The person does not have to explain their needs over and over.

Adjustments in seconds

Busy staff can see the reasonable adjustments that help.

What to include

How I communicate

Words, signs, or symbols that work for the person, and how to check understanding.

Sensory needs

Sounds, lights, or touch that help or distress, and what to avoid.

How to support me

Routines, what calms or worries the person, and who should be involved.

Important people

Family, carers, and supporters, and how to reach them.

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Further information

Trusted NHS resources we work with

Helpful NHS resources from the trusts we work with: the Leeds Teaching Hospitals, their learning disability and autism information, and the ‘Easy on the i’ accessible symbols by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.