Information alert

If you need a large print, audio, braille, easy-read, age-friendly or translated copy of this page, email the patient information team at uclh.patientinformation@nhs.net. We will do our best to meet your needs.

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Who we are

NHNN_info_parents_carers_Easy_Read_2.png We support people aged between 16 and 25 who are patients at NHNN
NHNN_info_parents_carers_Easy_Read_3.png As the parent or carer for a young patient, we are here for you too
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We know it can be a difficult time for families

  • you may have other family to look after
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  • you may be worried about your person being in hospital - perhaps for the first time
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We can offer help to your family member during their first time in hospital

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We visit wards and can be in touch with the team looking after your young patient

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We are here to listen to your worries and to offer help where we can

NHNN_info_parents_carers_Easy_Read_9.png The ward tells us when your young patient is admitted to hospital
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How it works

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  • by getting in touch with you and asking what you need
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  • by explaining what is going on with your young person's treatment
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  • by being at meetings with their doctors and nurses – and speaking up on behalf of the young patient if you think this would be helpful
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  • by providing games and other ways of passing the time
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  • by introducing them to groups of other young patients
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  • and by suggesting links to other charities and organisations that can help

NHNN parents and carers easy read final draft (1)

Click here to download the PDF

Page last updated: 16 July 2025

Review due: 01 July 2027