Reasonable Adjustments Report
Autistic people and people with a learning disability in Newcastle continue to face significant barriers when accessing GPs.
Although reasonable adjustments are required under the Equality Act 2010 and are available in some GPs, awareness and consistent implementation remain limited among both patients and GP staff. As a result, many people do not access or benefit from reasonable adjustments that could substantially improve their healthcare experiences and outcomes.
The report engaged autistic people and people with a learning disability through focus groups to identify the reasonable adjustments that matter most to them.
To find out more, you can read and download the full report below:
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