User:Sam Cassidy (NIHR)/sandbox

To add to this article: Intellectual disability under the 'Health disparities' section.

According to research in the UK, most hospitals don't have a learning disability policy, and have no system in place that could notify staff in advance if a child with learning disabilities is going to be admitted. Such systems would allow staff and parents to prepare and make necessary adjustments for the specific needs of the child with learning disabilities. Hospital staff also often lack training and confidence in how to care for children with learning disabilities. This can be mitigated by staff proactively asking parents about their child's needs, and tailoring communication to the needs of each child.