The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard scheme
North Bristol NHS Trust is now proudly participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard scheme.
This means that those with a hidden disability can wear a sunflower lanyard or wristband to make their disability visible to those around them while in hospital. Staff will help you with any support or adjustments you may need.
You can find lanyards and wristbands in the main receptions of the Brunel building at Southmead Hospital and of Cossham Hospital.
What are hidden disabilities?
Some disabilities don't have physical signs so we cannot always tell if someone has one. Hidden disabiliteis include autism, mental health, acquired/traumatic brain injury, sensory processing, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, partial sight and hearing loss.
For instance, those with autism may need some extra time and space to process what is around them. People with partial sight may need help reading signs and other information. If you have autism or a learning disability, you may contact https://hiddendisabilitiesstore.com/ for more support. You can learn more on the Hidden Disabilities website.
For any staff wanting any more information on what this scheme means for them, please contact nbtwellbeing@nbt.nhs.uk.
The Sunflower scheme at NBT was kindly provided for by donations to SHC.