Last updated: June 2026
Next review: June 2028
Learning Disability Health Passport – Easy Read
Learning Disability Services
Helping Healthcare Staff Get to Know You
A Learning Disability Health Passport is a document that tells healthcare staff important information about you.
It helps staff understand your health needs, how you communicate and how to support you.
Take your Health Passport with you to appointments, hospital visits and healthcare services.
About Me
Your Health Passport includes important information about you, including:
- Your name and contact details
- Your GP information
- Important people in your life
- Emergency contacts
- Allergies
This helps healthcare staff get to know you quickly.
My Health
Your passport includes information about:
- Your health conditions
- Medication
- Medical history
- How you feel when you are unwell
- How you show pain or distress
This helps staff provide the right care and support.
Important People
You can include details about people who support you, such as:
- Family members
- Carers
- Support workers
- Advocates
Healthcare staff can understand who is important to you and who may be able to help with decisions.
Helping Healthcare Staff
Your passport helps staff understand:
- How you communicate
- Things that make you happy
- Things that may make you anxious
- Your routines and preferences
- Any support you need
This helps staff provide care that is right for you.
When Should I Use My Health Passport?
Take your passport with you when you:
- Visit your GP
- Attend hospital appointments
- Receive emergency care
- Stay in hospital
- Access healthcare services
Sharing your passport helps staff understand your needs.
Need Help?
If you need help completing your Health Passport, please contact the Adult Learning Disability Health Service.
Telephone: 0300 124 5888
Email: sirona.bcldtadviceline@nhs.net
We are happy to help.
