Speaking of barriers for #autistic people accessing healthcare, under the Accessible Information Standard, the NHS should arrange/provide an advocate for those who need it, alongside other activities. Read more below:
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/ac...
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NHS England » Accessible Information Standard – requirements (DAPB1605)
NHS England » Accessible Information Standard – requirements (DAPB1605)
@kerrieportman.bsky.socialWas really fascinating to hear @elizabethmweir.bsky.social talk to us at Youthwatch last night about her research into the link between #autism and poorer health outcomes, including difficulty accessing medical care
Here's a link to her research:
scholar.google.co.uk/citations?hl...
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