Going into hospital is never an easy time for anyone, but for someone with a learning disability and complex needs, it can be extremely stressful.
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to grow it is important that we try and formulate some sort of plan should our loved-one with Smith-Magenis syndrome face staying in the hospital.
With this in mind, we have prepared three documents for you to download to help explain SMS to the medical personnel and provide specific key information about the person being treated.
SMS Key Characteristics Factsheet
This document is a generic ‘at-a-glance’ factsheet summarising the key characteristics of the syndrome. The document is a single sheet which can be printed and includes a QR code linking directly to our website for further information about the syndrome.
SMS Hospital Passport
This document provides a framework for medical information that is specific to the person with SMS. Print out and fill in the fields.
Editable (Microsoft Word) version
Print version (PDF) and fill in by hand
SMS Alert Card
The alert card is a document the size of a credit card that carries the basic details of the person with SMS and designed to fit inside a wallet and used in the case of an emergency. The alert card can either be edited in Word, or filled in by hand. The card also includes a QR code linking to our website for further information, and the contact details of Hazel Wotherspoon (Chairperson) and Nigel Over (CEO).
Editable (Microsoft Word) version
Print version (PDF) and fill in by hand
If you have any trouble filling in either the passport or alert card please do not hesitate to contact the Foundation and we will help you, info@smith-magenis.co.uk.
Other Medical Resources
NHS Hospital Passport
Should you need a more detailed hospital passport, there is one available from the NHS website.
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