Derriford Autism Service

Providing advice & resources for people with Autism without a learning disability. We aim to adjust to individual needs & promote positive healthcare outcomes.

[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

We have an informative new video about the hospital passport which is one of the resources available for autistic patients attending Derriford - please see links below
https://t.co/sexpYnuqIR
https://t.co/SMwIiaL2if

[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

Thank you Gary for sharing an update on the waiting well programme

[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

We have had so many wonderful health professionals nominated for champion awards this year. Here are a few.

[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

Our learning disability and autism event is under way. Thank you Darren for kicking us off.

@UHP_NHS

[NHS South West @NHSSW]

Flu and Covid-19 vaccines reduce the risk of serious illness in colder months.

Find out if you’re eligible and book now. ➡️ https://t.co/3mgHZKeqTJ

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

75 years on, it is the people who make us. 💙 #NHS75

[NHS South West @NHSSW]

Today we would like to say Happy 75th Birthday to our wonderful NHS!

Thank you to all #OurNHSPeople across the South West who make the magic happen day in and day out with your care, skill and dedication 💙

#NHS75

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

If everyone who has been grateful for the NHS over the past 75 years followed and retweeted we’d reach a million by midnight.

Please take just two seconds to show you care.

[Derriford Hospital LD Liaison Team @DerrifordT]

Our wonderful service manager and one of our lovely Learning Disability nurses raising awareness and promoting our service in aid of #LearningDisabilityWeek2023 @Derriford_Hosp

[Derriford Hospital LD Liaison Team @DerrifordT]

Congratulations to @Derriford_Hosp, @MustardTreePlym and Rowan House on receiving their awards for making reasonable adjustments for our patients with Learning Disabilities. #LearningDisabilityWeek2023

[Derriford Hospital LD Liaison Team @DerrifordT]

Even more awards have been handed out! A big congratulations to PIU, Clearbrook ward and Torrington Ward for your achievement. @Derriford_Hosp #LearningDisabilityWeek2023

[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

We are really exciting to be at the Dimensions for Autism Awareness event today in Torbay. Do pop by and say hello if your attending

[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

Check out our new noise cancelling headphones and fidget accessories courtesy of League of Friends! Ask at Adult and Paediatrics ED reception if these could benefit you during your visit.

[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

Completing the questionnaire will really help them plan, develop information & training to support the paid employment of neuro-diverse people in Plymouth.
Many thanks NPEN

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[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

Shared on behalf of Neuro-diverse Plymouth Employment Network – NPEN, which is aiming to increase paid employment & share the gifts and talents of the neuro diverse population in Plymouth.
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[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

https://t.co/vCXjGzJQXS

Any questions about the survey can be directed to the PASS email: [email protected]

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[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

Share on behalf of Plymouth Autsim Spectrum Service (PASS):

We would like to ask autistic people and their families about their experiences in getting access to health services in Plymouth. This survey is anonymous and individual names will not be asked for or used.

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[An Autistic Nurse @anautisticnurse]

What a lovely way to return from leave, attending the @DerrifordAutism and @DerrifordT champions event this morning and be presented with a champions award from my time working on the wards.

Was great to hear an update from @PaulaMc007 as well on the #OliverMcGowan training.

[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

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[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

Would you like to become one of just 5000 Learning Disability Nurses in the UK?  Want to make a positive difference to the lives of people with a learning disability and/or neurodiversity?

Get paid to work and train in Cornwall in the field of Learning Disability Nursing

[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

To book your free place visit: https://t.co/ok68fZF8cd

[Derriford Autism Service @DerrifordAutism]

(1/2) Celebrating acceptance of autistic people in the workplace - 29th March 2023 11:00- 11:30

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Week, Inclusion Gloucestershire are offering a free webinar, exploring the strengths that people who identify as autistic can bring to a workplace