Families Podcast Episode 20

28 December 2021

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In the final MacIntyre Families Podcast episode of 2021 Nicola Payne, MacIntyre's Family Engagement Consultant, meets with Jess, who is supported by MacIntyre, and her mum Jo.

Jess has been supported by MacIntyre for a number of years and has recently had a stay in hospital. This is Jess’ first time as a guest on the MacIntyre Families Podcast.

This episode covers:

Jess' experience in hospital
Why Jess felt like she could begin to go into hospital independently
Requesting reasonable adjustments
The impact of a positive and negative hospital stays on families and people with a learning disability and/or autism

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