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If siblings feel their time from parents or caregivers is becoming limited:

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If siblings feel their time from parents or caregivers is becoming limited:

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When possible, try to protect certain times to spend alone with siblings (a bedtime story or night out at the movies)

Organize short-term care for the ill or disabled brother or sister for important sibling events such as sports days or school plays

Occasionally put the needs of the siblings first and let them choose what they would like to do

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The play specialists can do 1-1 sessions with patients that have been referred for needing additional support before coming into hospital. They work with parents and children to create a plan of action to achieve positive outcomes, supporting patients with additional needs including ASD and linking with the learning disability and Autism Service.

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Hospital Passports are documents about you and your health needs. It also has other useful information, such as your interests, likes, dislikes, how you communicate and any reasonable visual or auditory adjustments that you might need. You can download one following this link and also learn more about what help is available at the hospital for those with learning disabilities.

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This information is for patients who may make use of our learning disability service.

The Hospital Passport App Version

The hospital passport app can be downloaded on a smart device like a smart phone or tablet. Please click the pictures below - there are two guides to help you register the app and plan your hospital passport password.

Learning Disability Hospital Passport Paper Version

Please click this link for guidance on completing the hospital passport.

Hospital Passport Add-ons:

If you have a learning disability and need to give more information about Epilepsy, Autism, mental health or how to help when in pain - you can add these pages to your hospital passport.

Coronavirus Update & Hospital Passport

Hospital Communication Book

The Hospital Communication Book is a useful tool for use with anyone who has difficulties with communication. The book is available from the Clear Communication website. You can download the PDF or print off a version from this link.

Learning Disability Team Poster

Click here to download the Learning Disability Team Poster

National Austistic Society Hospital Passport

The National Autistic Society have made a hospital passport which can be used by people who are on the autistic spectrum.
Click here to download the hospital passport
Click here to download the guidance notes

If you are Autistic without a Learning Disability please the Derriford Autism Service's webpage.

The All Stars Theatre Group "Help them to help you"

This is a film made by adults with Learning Disabilities for Adults with Learning Disabilities to give advice and guidance on a range of topics.

Click here to watch a video about the Hospital Passport

Complain for Change

This Easy Read leaflet explains what to do if you want to complain about the service you have received from a doctor, hospital, dentist or optician in the NHS in England. Click here to read the leaflet.

All easy read leaflets can be found by clicking on this picture

COVID-19 Vaccination Booster Easy Read

Coronavirus guidance by Photosymbols

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Information for patients of the Learning Disability Service

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This information is for patients who may make use of our learning disability service. The hospital passport app can be downloaded on a smart device like a smart phone or tablet. Please click the pictures below - there are two guides to help you register the app and plan your hospital passport password.

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You can contact the hospital's dedicated Autism service for advice.

Tel: 01752 432134
Email: plh-tr.derrifordautismservice@nhs.net

The service is also active on Twitter and Facebook: @DerrifordAutism

Website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/autism-service

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Medical visits can be stressful for anyone and individuals with autism often face extra challenges during procedures like blood draws due to communication deficits and sensory issues. Individuals and caregivers can watch this video to learn procedural support tips to create honest, developmentally appropriate communication.

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This video was developed by treatment professionals at the Johnson Center for Child Health and Development. Print and share the flyer: http://ariconference.com/webinars/support.pdf

Medical visits can be stressful for anyone and individuals with autism often face extra challenges during procedures like blood draws due to communication deficits and sensory issues. Individuals and caregivers can watch this video to learn procedural support tips to create honest, developmentally appropriate communication.

Printable support tips: http://www.johnson-center.org/downloads/pdfs/child-life-tips.pdf

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This video was developed by treatment professionals at the Johnson Center for Child Health and Development. Print and share the flyer: http://ariconference.com/webinars/support.pdf Medical visits can be stressful for anyone and individuals with autism often face extra challenges during procedures like blood draws due to communication deficits and sensory issues.

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On Level 12 of the hospital there are different areas and services, such as:

Wildgoose Ward
Woodcock Ward
The Children's High Dependency Unit (CHDU)
The Children's Assessment Unit

Read more about these areas by clicking on the link!

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Welcome to Paediatrics. You can use these pages to find out more about the services that we provide to the children of Plymouth.

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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children has provided some great tips on how you can help siblings that may be affected by your child being in hospital.

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Brothers or sisters may miss having their parents around to comfort and care for them and they may miss having their hospitalised siblings to play with.

While you are staying in hospital with your sick child, as much as possible, try keeping to your usual routine, for instance naps, meals and bedtimes, to help things feel more normal at home. If your partner is not sure what needs to happen at what time, filling in a care schedule can help.

Our Family File contains a care schedule page that you can download and complete. This can be the time to call in favours from family and friends, particularly if there are complicated school runs or activities to organise.

If possible, try to have some individual time with your well child, so that they know they are important to you too. If you can't be with your child at home, you could leave them an important item of yours to look after, until you return.

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Brothers or sisters may miss having their parents around to comfort and care for them and they may miss having their hospitalised siblings to play with. While you are staying in hospital with your sick child, as much as possible, try keeping to your usual routine, for instance naps, meals and bedtimes, to help things feel more normal at home.

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Check out the activity centre, which has a range of toys and games for children aged 0-11. Toys can also be brought to the bedside for those unable to visit.

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Help if you have a disabled child: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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How to care for a disabled child - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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Caring for a disabled child can make your daily parenting duties, such as feeding, toilet training and getting them to sleep, more challenging.

Feeding and eating

A disabled child may have problems with feeding and eating for many different reasons, such as:

physical problems that cause difficulty swallowing, chewing, sucking or digesting certain foods

limited mobility, which might make it difficult to sit up to eat or drink

a learning disability

It might take longer for your child to be able to feed themselves, but developing the skills to do so can also help them in other ways, such as with speech and language development and co-ordination.

Your health visitor can advise you on many aspects of feeding and weaning your baby.

As your child grows, you might be able to get a referral from your GP or health visitor for specialist help.

This could include:

a speech and language therapist - to help with physical issues like chewing and swallowing

an occupational therapist - to advise you about aids that might help your child, such as special plates, bowls, cups, adapted cutlery or non-slip mats

a physiotherapist or occupational therapist - to advise you on getting your child into the right physical position to eat

a dietitian - to help you if you're concerned that your child isn't eating enough

If your child needs to be fed through a tube that goes directly into their stomach, you can get advice from the support group PINNT (Patients on Intravenous and Naso-gastric and Nutrition Therapy).

These issues can take a toll on your own wellbeing. If you're feeling isolated, you may find it helpful to search for Carers emotional support services in your area.

Sleeping

Disabled children can have sleep problems for a range of physical reasons, such as muscle spasms or breathing difficulties, depending on their particular health problem.

Children with some learning disabilities may find it hard to understand why and when they need to sleep.

Your health visitor or community nurse should be able to suggest ways to encourage good sleep.

Your GP may also be able to help or refer you to a sleep specialist or psychologist if necessary.

Contact a Family also has useful tips and support on helping your child to sleep.

If your sleep is constantly interrupted, you can ask for a carer's assessment from social services. They may be able to provide short breaks from caring so you can get some undisturbed sleep.

Your child might also qualify for Disability Living Allowance (DLA), or a higher rate of DLA if they already get it, if they need constant care and attention at night because of sleep problems.

Disability support groups and national organisations, such as Scope or the National Autistic Society, can often provide advice on sleep.

You can also find support in your area in the directory of local carers' services.

Potty training

All children are different, but most show signs of being ready to learn to use the toilet at around 2 or 3 years old.

Some disabled children may not be ready until they're older, or they may take longer to learn.

This could be because of learning disabilities or physical challenges, such as impaired mobility, movement skills or muscle tone.

Some children may never learn to use the toilet on their own. Some health conditions may mean that a permanent colostomy or ileostomy is needed.

If your child's health condition affects their ability to control their bladder or bowel, their doctor may be able to refer you to a continence specialist.

An occupational therapist can advise you about special potties or toilet seats if your child needs help with sitting, or about any bathroom adaptations that might be useful.

A physiotherapist can advise about issues such as moving and handling your child, or finding the best position for your child to be able to use the toilet.

Your local health authority's incontinence service may be able to supply items such as larger nappies, pads and bedding protection once your child is over a certain age (this may vary from area to area). If they're unable to do this, they can tell you where you can buy them privately.

If you have a water meter and your child's health condition means that you have to do a lot of laundry, you can apply to your water supply company to cap the cost of your water under the WaterSure scheme. Ofwat has contact details for water companies.

The Family Fund can also give grants to low-income families for a washing machine or tumble drier.

Search the directory of carers' services for local support groups and services.

Moving around

If you're concerned about your child's ability to move around normally, your GP may refer you to a physiotherapist to assess their mobility needs.

As part of the assessment, the physiotherapist will discuss mobility aids that could help your child, such as:

walking aids - which you can loan from the local hospital or community health service

wheelchairs, buggies and adapted seating - from your local NHS wheelchair service

You can get contact details for your local wheelchair service from your GP or physiotherapist.

The charity Whizz-Kidz can provide children under 18 with mobility equipment that's not available from the NHS. They also offer wheelchair skills training. Go Kids Go! also provides free wheelchair skills courses.

If your child gets the high rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance, you can apply to the Motability scheme to buy a powered wheelchair or buggy.

If you drive, you could apply for road tax exemption and a Blue Badge for disabled parking.

The Blue Badge may be awarded if your child is 2 years old or over and has a permanent disability that makes walking difficult.

If your child is under the age of 2, you may get a Blue Badge if they need to have bulky medical equipment with them or need to be near the vehicle in case they require urgent medical treatment.

Challenging behaviour

Challenging behaviour can be common in children with learning or sensory disabilities.

This is because communication problems can make it difficult for them to express their needs, likes and dislikes.

Challenging behaviour can take many forms, from aggression to withdrawal.

Read more on challenging behaviour in children.

Communicating with your child

Some physical conditions and learning disabilities can mean that your child has little or no clear speech, or their speech may be slow to develop.

You may worry about how well they'll communicate with you and other people as they grow up.

A wide range of equipment and techniques can support or replace speech, including signing (perhaps using a system like Makaton), symbols, word boards and electronic voice output communication aids (VOCAs).

A speech and language therapist can assess your child and help you decide the most appropriate aids.

Find out more about caring and communication problems.

Get in touch with Carers Direct and Carers UK

For advice and support with caring issues over the phone, call the Carers Direct helpline on 0300 123 1053.

If you're deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing or have impaired speech, contact the Carers Direct helpline using textphone or minicom number 0300 123 1004.

You can also ask questions on the Carers Direct webchat, or get help by email.

Carers UK offer advice and support over their phone helpline on 0800 808 7777.

More information

Find out more about caring for a child with complex needs and financial benefits for parent carers.

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Caring for a disabled child can make your daily parenting duties, such as feeding, toilet training and getting them to sleep, more challenging.

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Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND (PIAS)

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Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND (PIAS) provides information, advice and support relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for parents, carers, children and young people within the Plymouth Local Authority area.

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Providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children, no matter what their disability or health condition.

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Devon information: advice and support for children with disabilities 

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Devon information: advice and support for children with disabilities 

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Reasonable adjustments are the changes that are made to a child’s school life, so that they’re not at a disadvantage compared to others.

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Families who have children and young people with special needs very often deal with similar life styles. We have all had concerns ranging from education, access to services, respite and other issues directly related to their children's special needs. Parents of disabled children bring families together for friendship, to share information and to support one another. The forum was created by parents who have children with special needs and is run by parents so we are all in this together. With us you will realise you are not alone.

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Alice’s Escapes is a charity run by a team of volunteers committed to providing free holidays for families with a seriously ill child. The idea for Alice’s Escapes came after Alice and her family spent a week being looked after by the Torbay Holiday Helper’s Network (THHN), based in Devon. All accommodation, food, outings and activities were given with the compliments of local businesses. After many years of gruelling treatments, Alice and her family were able to step back and experience ‘normal’ family life. We aim to give this opportunity to all such families to ‘escape’ and enjoy some peace and relaxation in the beautiful Lake District.

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SIBS - For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults

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SIBS - For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults

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Sibs exists to support people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister. It is the only UK charity representing the needs of over half a million young siblings and over one and a half million adult siblings.

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WellChild is the national charity for sick children. We help sick children and their families throughout the UK as they deal with the consequences of serious illness and complex conditions. Our mission is to reach as many children and young people as we can, year after year. We focus on three key areas - care, support and research - and our involvement in so many aspects of children's health puts us in a unique position.

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Unique - The Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group

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Unique - The Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group

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Our mission is to inform, support and alleviate the isolation of anyone affected by a rare chromosome disorder and to raise public awareness. To act as an international group, supporting, informing and networking with anyone affected by a rare chromosome disorders and with any interested professionals

To link families whose children have similar chromosome disorders, clinical and/or practical problems

To set up local groups, both physical and virtual, throughout the world for families affected by any rare chromosome disorders so that they can give support and encouragement to each other and To develop a series of family-friendly information guides on specific rare chromosome disorders as well as practical guides on aspects of daily living.

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The Sick Children’s Trust believes that no child should be separated from their family while in hospital receiving treatment for serious illness. Our mission is to provide high quality home from home accommodation for families whose children are receiving hospital treatment for serious illness.

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We're all about changing society for the better, so that disabled people and their families can have the same opportunities as everyone else. We work with disabled people and their families. We offer practical support – from information services to education and everyday care. We challenge assumptions about disability, we influence decision makers and we show what can be possible.

Everything we do is about creating real and lasting positive change in individual lives and in the world around us. We believe that together we can create a better society.

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Due to some significant development works it has been necessary to change some of the parking arrangements at the rear of the hospital. The disabled spaces that were in the Oncology car park have now been relocated to the NBS Blood Donor car park. The NHS Blood fleet vehicles have been relocated to the estates car park. Parking spaces for blood donors continue to be provided in the NHS Blood Donor car park. All parking for disabled badge holders and blood donors in this car park is free.

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The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury. Every year we help thousands of children and families right across the country through rehabilitation, education, care and support.

Our Brain Injury Hub website provides information and advice to parents of children with acquired brain injury: www.braininjuryhub.co.uk.

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The Family Fund provides grants to families with severely disabled children, based on families' views and needs and is open to families with children and young people up to their 18th birthday who have a severe disability.

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UK’s leading children’s healthcare charity, specially formed to see that children receive the highest standards of healthcare possible.

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Together for Short Lives is the leading UK charity for all children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and all those who support, love and care for them. We support families, professionals and services, including children’s hospices. Our work helps to ensure that children can get the best possible care, wherever and whenever they need it.

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The Teenage Lounge is available for patients to use throughout the day, to help patients to socialise with their friends, family or other patients. You will find a ‘Play Service Menu’ by the side of your bed which will give you an idea of some of the activities that we can provide you to help with distraction.

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ACE Schools offer education to school age children who are in-patients on the children’s wards. The school room is based on Wildgoose Ward and is open Monday - Thursday 8.30am -3.30pm and on Friday’s 8.30am - 12pm. Education can be delivered either at the bedside or in the classroom.

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Information about Transport Links to Derriford Hospital and our various sites (plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk)
Using public transport is a good option where possible due to limited parking spaces at Derriford. More information on the public transport services can be found on the Hospital's website.

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We are aware of multiple roadworks taking place around Plymouth and especially in the Derriford and Crownhill areas. For more information on road closures and diversions, visit Plymouth City Council's website. Please bear in mind that these roadworks are also affecting bus services in the area. If you have an appointment, please expect delays in your journey and plan in advance.
Update to parking arrangements
Due to some significant development works it has been necessary to change some of the parking arrangements at the rear of the hospital. The disabled spaces that were in the Oncology car park have now been relocated to the NBS Blood Donor car park. The NHS Blood fleet vehicles have been relocated to the estates car park. Parking spaces for blood donors continue to be provided in the NHS Blood Donor car park. All parking for disabled badge holders and blood donors in this car park is free.

Patients and Visitors are encouraged to use public transport to travel to the Hospital where possible, due to the pressure on parking spaces. The Hospital is served well by public transport, hosting the second busiest bus terminal in Plymouth.

For further information, the public transport services available are listed below.

Most buses are wheelchair accessible. If you receive benefits you can claim a refund from the Cashier (level 7, Derriford Hospital). Bus timetables can be obtained from First Stop at the Civic Centre, from public libraries and from First Bus and Citybus travel shops. Timetables are also available at Derriford Hospital foyer.

For more information about bus times, please telephone Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit the Traveline Website.

Trains

National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

Please click on the link for bus and train services from South and West Devon or East Cornwall

Taxis

You can phone TAXIFIRST free from the Derriford Hospital foyer on 01752 222222. There are several other taxi providers, some of which are wheelchair accessible meaning patients can remain in their wheelchairs without transferring, and drivers will convey patients direct to their appointment.

Park and Ride

There is a public park and ride site located north of Derriford Hospital at the George junction (opposite the George Pub/Hotel). Parking is FREE, although you will need to purchase a ticket to travel on the bus. This is ideal for patients and visitors travelling from the north of the City to Derriford Hospital. For the latest information, including timetables and ticket prices, about the George Park and Ride visit the Plymouth City Council website.

Do you need extra support in getting to your healthcare appointment?

You may qualify for Supported Transport if you:

Do not have or are unable for medical reasons to travel in your own transport, and

Cannot be driven to your healthcare appointment with friends, neighbours or relatives, and

Are medically unable to use public transport, or this is not practical due to your isolated/rural address

Please note, due to limited availability, this is prioritised for vulnerable patients in rural or isolated areas.

Please click on the Supported Transport link for further details

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Located on Woodcock ward is a sensory room ran by the play team. Patients from Wildgoose and Woodcock can use this room if required - speak to the play team if you think this may be helpful whilst your child is staying on the ward.

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We are lucky to have a fantastic ‘Play Team’ at Derriford who are great at explaining procedures to children and helping them to feel relaxed and happy whilst in hospital. If you are finding it hard to prepare your child for procedures and would like some help or advice ask one of our staff if you can talk to someone from the Play Team.

The Team are available on the wards (look out for staff wearing animated scrub tops):

Monday – Friday 8 – 7 and Saturday 8 – 4.

The Play Service can be contacted:

Monday to Friday 8 – 4.30 on 01752 430129 or via email plh-tr.playteam@nhs.net

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The Psychological Health and Wellbeing Team

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The Psychological Health and Wellbeing Team

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We work with children and young people around their physical and emotional wellbeing. We are made up of Clinical Psychologists and Child Wellbeing Practitioners. You can ask your doctor or specialist nurse for a referral if you feel you may find this service helpful.

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Children's Psychological health and wellbeing, information for parents

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The Children's Psychological Health and Wellbeing Team are one team but work across two different sites (Derriford and the Child Development Centre).

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What is a Clinical Psychologist?

A Clinical Psychologist is trained in a number of talking therapies with people of all different ages. They also provide complex assessments (including cognitive assessments) and group work.

We are highly trained professionals who work with children, young people and their families to overcome a number of difficulties related to their health and physical wellbeing. For example:

•Dealing with difficult feelings like anxiety, anger and low mood

•Adjustment to a medical condition

•Pain management

•Coping with physical symptoms

•Helping with behaviour that can challenge

•Supporting families with difficult diagnoses

We like to think about the whole person and not just the condition they have. We provide talking therapies e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, behavioural therapy, attachment focussed therapy, trauma focussed therapy, Compassion Focussed therapy and tailor them to meet your goals. We also provide assessments (including cognitive assessments or attachment assessments) and group work (such as the Mindfulness Group).

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CYPOD is on Level 12 in Derriford Hospital. You will follow signs that look like this:

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When you arrive you need to check in at the reception desk so that the staff know you are here. There is also a self-check in kiosk outside the department.

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Before your appointment, a health care assistant or nurse may want to measure your height, weight and/or blood pressure.

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You can then wait for your appointment in the waiting room. There are lots of toys and games to keep you busy until your appointment. Please note there are two waiting rooms on CYPOD so you may not be in this area shown.

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When it is your turn you will be seen by a health care assistant, nurse or doctor. They may want to speak with you and your care giver or with you alone. They may order other tests, such as a blood test, which you may have done in the department before you go home.

The play specialists are part of the blood and skin prick sessions and support patients that have been referred via consultants, nurses, GP's and other staff who feel that the patient will benefit from support to achieve a positive outcome.

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Applies to Wildgoose (for children aged 11-16), Woodcock (for children aged 0-11):
Visitors between 0800-1800 and parents only outside these times. 2 visitors per bed. Unaccompanied children will not be allowed to visit at any time.
CAU:
Does not really allow any visitors, except for parents.

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Car parking at Derriford Hospital (plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk)

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Information about parking at Derriford Hospital

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At the hospital a pull out chair bed is available beside your bed for one parent to stay.
There is a parent kitchen located on Level 12 with tea/coffee facilities and a small fridge.
Please bring food for yourself as the ward will only provide meals for your child. There is a M&S located outside Level 6 by the main entrance. In the hospital there is a WHSmith's (L6), 2 Warren's Cafés (L3 & L6) as well as a main restaurant on L7. Just outside the hospital there is an on-site Costa Coffee and Subway.

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Information about local accommodation available for relatives and friends of patients undergoing treatment in Derriford Hospital.

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HeartsTogether Hospital Hotel

Hearts Together Hospital Hotel provides guest accommodation for relatives, friends and carers of patients undergoing treatment in Derriford Hospital. We are also here for anyone who may need to visit the hospital themselves either as an outpatient or before or after treatment and for healthcare professionals or trainees. Situated just 8-10 minutes walk from the hospital, with parking on site we are ideally located for daily visiting and offer a shuttle service twice a day if walking is not an option for you.

Facilities include:

Single Snug rooms with ensuite

Comfort rooms for up to 2 people with ensuite.

Comfort Access rooms for up to two people with fully accessible ensuite

Comfort Plus rooms for up to 4 people with ensuite.

Continental breakfast included

Free Wi-Fi throughout

Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate, squash and biscuits 24hrs a day

Self-catering facilities by way of, fridges, freezers and microwaves

Quiet and relaxing gardens

Laundry service available

In room telephones with direct lines to Derriford Wards

Courtesy shuttle service between Hearts Together and Derriford Hospital twice a day

To find out more or to make a booking, please contact Hearts Together at:

7 Blunts Lane
Plymouth PL6 8BE

Tel: 01752 315900
Email: bookingenquiries@heartstogether.org.uk

Website: www.heartstogether.org.uk

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Information about local accommodation available for relatives and friends of patients undergoing treatment in Derriford Hospital

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Hearts Together Hospital Hotel provides guest accommodation for relatives, friends and carers of patients undergoing treatment in Derriford Hospital. We are also here for anyone who may need to visit the hospital themselves either as an outpatient or before or after treatment and for healthcare professionals or trainees.

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Individuals/Teams that you may encounter during your stay.

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During your stay you may see other members of the Paediatric Care Team such as:

Paediatric Physiotherapist - helping people to recover their range of movement following an injury or illness.

Paediatric Play Specialists - using therapeutic play to support children and young people during a hospital visit.

Clinical Psychologist - aiming to reduce distress and promote wellbeing.

Family Support Worker - supporting children and their families with a variety of problems such as: drug and alcohol addiction; having a parent in hospital or prison.

Infant Feeding Specialist - supporting parents with their feeding preferences.

Paediatric Dietician - specialises in assessing nutritional requirements, food intake and growth both in times of health and disease.

Social Worker - working with people to find solutions to their problems.

Pharmacist - provide patients with access to medicines in emergency situations, answer medicines related queries and support with common ailments.

Radiographers - take images of the insides of patients to help understand and diagnose conditions.

School Teachers - ensure those who don't have access to schoolrooms can continue education on the ward.