Our learning disability and autism support nurses
We are here to help you if you have learning disabilities or autism and are coming to our hospitals for an appointment, for tests, for an operation or to stay in hospital for treatment.
Ipswich Hospital | Colchester Hospital |
Roger Blake (Learning Disability and Autism Specialist Nurse) Roger’s working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Email Roger: roger.blake@esneft.nhs.uk Follow Roger on Twitter: @LDliaisonIHT | Stephanie Baker (Learning Disability and Autism Nurse Specialist) Stephanie’s working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Email Stephanie: stephanie.baker1@nhs.net |
Support for people with learning disabilities
- People with learning disabilities can have different needs to other people when in hospital.
- Research shows when people with learning disabilities come into hospital they may require specialist support.
- Below is information on the learning disability liaison nurse that can help you during your stay.
The Learning Disability Nurse
- works directly with you, your carers, family and hospital staff to make your hospital stay better
- assist with planning before and after the appointment or stay
- provide training and guidance for staff in the hospital to work with people with learning disabilities
- support reasonable adjustments so your stay is easier.
Your Health Passport
If you are visiting Colchester or Ipswich Hospital as a patient – we would really like you to complete a Health Passport form before you come to visit us. You can download a Health Passport below, depending on which hospital you are visiting, please choose the document that you need from the choices below.
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Find contact details, visiting times and ward information.
Ipswich Hospital
Roger Blake (Learning Disability and Autism Specialist Nurse)
Roger’s working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
Roger’s contact number: 01473 702 517 or 07539 323 041
Email Roger: roger.blake@esneft.nhs.uk
Follow Roger on Twitter: @LDliaisonIHT
Colchester Hospital
Stephanie Baker (Learning Disability and Autism Nurse Specialist)
Stephanie’s working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
Stephanie’s contact numbers: 01206 742 160 or 07774 889 067
Email Stephanie: stephanie.baker1@nhs.net
Follow Stephanie on Twitter: @EsneftLd