Services for adults with cerebral palsy (Easy Read) : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

	Your symptoms may include
	having a learning disability
	finding it hard to manage your mood and behaviour
	finding it hard to talk
	epilepsy
	difficulties with swallowing or drooling
	not being able to see clearly
	problems with your hearing
	jerky movements caused by spasms in your muscles
	finding it hard to walk
	weakness in your arms and legs
	problems sleeping
	problems with your bladder and bowels
	What we offer
	helping you move from the care you had with children's services to adult services
	a review of what you need
	a place where you can talk about any problems
	helping you connect with other teams or services that can support you
	Coming to the clinic
	When you come for your appointment, please bring a list of all your medicines, including any you buy from the pharmacy
	your mobility aids, splints and wear loose clothing so we can look at your arms and legs easily
	any communication aids you may use and your hospital passport
	any letters from other people who have given you medical care
	names and contact details for anyone involved in your care, such as your GP, OT, Physio or Wheelchair Services
	you are welcome to bring someone with you if you wish, such as a family member, carer or friend
	During your appointment
	we will assess you – assess means we will check how you are doing and find out what help you might need
	we want to make a care plan with and for you
	people assessing you might include a psychologist a doctor physiotherapist nurse speech and language therapist or occupational therapist
	After your appointment
	We will write to your GP to explain what we suggest
	We will send a copy of the letter to others involved in your care – tell us if you don’t want this
	Contact Details
	Phone us Call the Adult Cerebral Palsy and Neuro-disability service on 020 34 48 31 12 If no one answers your call, please leave a message – we will call you back as soon as possible
	Office hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm
	Monday to Friday If your query is urgent please contact your GP
	Email us at uclh.cpteam@nhs.net
	UCLH switchboard 020 34 56 78 90
	If you want your letters electronically, you can sign up to MyCare and have all your letters on the app
	If you want to set up a MyCare account before you visit, scan the QR code on the left or go to MyCare sign up
	You will need your NHS number
	Hospital transport If you need to book hospital transport to get to and from your appointment, call the Patient Transport Service on 020 34 56 70 10