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www.hertfordshire.gov.uk My Purple Folder Improving health care for people with a learning disability living in Hertfordshire.
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www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
My Purple FolderImproving health care for
people with a learning disabilityliving in Hertfordshire.
My Purple Folder
The Purple Folder will help them to understand important things about you. For example: How you show pain How you like to be communicated with
What worries you.
You can use it at all appointments with health professionals for example doctors, dentists, pharmacists, opticians and hospital appointments.
The Purple Folder is for people with learning disabilities in Hertfordshire. It helps health professionals to understand:- What health issues you have had before.
What your health issues are now.
This folder contains important information that supports effective health care for people with learning disabilities.
This folder MAY be completed by people without healthcare training and MUST be supported by other health records
CONFIDENTIAL
My Purple Folder
My Purple Folder
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My Purple Folder
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(and my Health Appointment Record, HAR)
Completing the Purple Folder
The Purple Folder needs to be filled out by you.
You can ask someone who knows you well to help you.
It is very important that the Purple Folder has got the correct information in it about you.
It is important that this is regularly checked and kept up to date.
How to use the Purple Folder
• Health Appointments
When you have an appointment with a health professional show them your Purple Folder.
This will help them understand your health problem and get you the right support.
The health professional will complete the health appointment record within the Purple Folder.
This is a record of what has happened in the appointment.
• Staying in Hospital
If you need to stay in a hospital, show the doctors, nurses, and x-ray staff your Purple Folder.
The Purple Folder will help them understand your support needs while you are in hospital. For example, help with:
communication
eating and drinking
moving
managing your fears
managing your epilepsy.
This folder contains important information that supports effective health care for people with learning disabilities.
This folder MAY be completed by people without healthcare training and MUST be supported by other health records
CONFIDENTIAL
My Purple Folder
My Purple Folder
Design R
ef: 073035 Initials.............
My Purple Folder
Design R
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Design R
ef: 082052
(and my Health Appointment Record, HAR)
It is your choice
If you lose your Purple Folder
We think it is a good idea for you to have a Purple Folder but it is your choice.
If you do not want one you do not have to have one.
If you have somebody who supports you - let them know if you lose your Purple Folder.
Let the Health Liaison Team know by phoning 01438-845372.
To get a Purple Folder Please ask your Adult Disability Team, a paid carer, a health or social care worker.
More Information For more information, or to get extra pages for your Purple Folder, please contact the Health Liaison Team:
Abuse Hurts: If you are worried that someone you know is at risk of harm, neglect or mistreatment please call us in confidence to report your concerns on 0300 123 4042. This information can be made available on request in other formats, including large print, Braille, audio and other languages.
Contact us:01438 845372 Monday – Friday to
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December 2017
For more information about Community Services contact www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/contact/ or call HertsHelp on 0300 123 4044or drop into your local library.
If you need help to understand Call 0300 123 4042 if you would like help to understand this information or need it in a different format. You can also ask to speak to someone in your own language.
Contact usOur website
Information about adult social care – apply online for meals on wheels or a Blue Badge and make a referral for care services www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/adults
Hertfordshire Directory
Find national and local community groups, charities, services and activities www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/directory
HertsHelp
Independent information and advice on local community services and care funding Telephone: 0300 123 4044 Minicom: 0300 456 2364 Email: [email protected]
Contact us
For information and advice on how to get care and support Email:[email protected] Telephone: 0300 123 4042 Textphone: 0300 123 4041
Calls to 0300 cost no more than a national rate call to a 01 or 02 number.
If you are worried that you or someone you know is at risk of abuse or neglect
Call us on 0300 123 4042 (24 hours a day)
