Learning Disabilities & Autism Passport
Ensuring every child is understood
The prototype Digital Health Passport for Learning Disabilities & Autism is being developed in collaboration with Mencap and includes the following planned features:
Key Features
Everything you need to manage your health information effectively.
Communication Preferences
Share how your child best communicates and understands information with healthcare staff.
Sensory Needs
Document sensory sensitivities and preferences to help create comfortable healthcare experiences.
Likes & Dislikes
Record what comforts your child and what causes distress to help staff provide better care.
Appointment Support
Provide guidance on reasonable adjustments needed for successful healthcare appointments.
Key People
Identify important people in your child's life and their roles in providing support.
Special Interests
Share your child's interests and motivators to help build rapport with healthcare staff.
Why Choose Learning Disabilities & Autism Passport?
- Reduce anxiety and distress during healthcare visits
- Ensure reasonable adjustments are made
- Help healthcare staff understand your child quickly
- Improve communication between all involved
- Empower young people to share their own needs
- Create consistency across different healthcare settings
“We're really excited to bring a new user experience to the DHP increasing accessibility for people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. The rapid development of on device AI and voice controlled devices will genuinely be a game changer supporting independence and better health management for thousands in the coming years.”
How It Works
Create Your Passport
Set up a personalised passport with your child, capturing their unique needs and preferences.
Add Key Information
Include communication styles, sensory needs, likes, dislikes, and what helps in difficult situations.
Upload Photos
Add photos of important people, favourite items, and anything that helps staff understand your child.
Share Before Appointments
Send your passport to healthcare teams before appointments so they can prepare appropriate support.
Join the Development
We're looking for NHS commissioners and clinical teams to help shape the Learning Disabilities & Autism Passport. Contact us to get involved.