We are the hospital learning disability and Autism team.
We are here to support people who have a learning disability or Autism when they need to come into hospital. We provide support and advice for patients, families and carers.
Catrin Hegarty
Hospital Learning Disability & Autism Acute Liaison Team Manager
Sunderland Royal Hospital
0191 5656256 Ext 47146
Mobile: 07785681846
Email: Catrin.Hegarty@nhs.net
Eating chocolate, swimming in the sea and cats!
Wendy Myers
Learning Disability & Autism Acute Liaison Nurse
Sunderland Royal Hospital
0191 5656256 Ext 47146
Mobile: 07814067898
Email: stsft.ldautismacute@nhs.net
Vintage shops, rock concerts and travelling!
Pauline Henry
Learning Disability & Autism Acute Liaison Nurse
South Tyneside Hospital
0191 4041000 Ext 4776
Mobile: 07717586241
Email: stsft.ldautismacute@nhs.net
Walking on the beach, going to the cinema, spending time with family.
Abbie King
Learning Disability & Autism Acute Liaison Nurse
Sunderland Royal Hospital
0191 5656256 Ext 47146
Email: stsft.ldautismacute@nhs.net
Spending time with family, camping and music.
Anna Mackenzie
Clinical Educator Learning Disability & Autism Acute Liaison Team
Sunderland Royal Hospital
0191 5656256 Ext 47146
Email: stsft.ldautismacute@nhs.net
Music and cheese!
Learning Disability & Autism Team EasyRead Service Introduction Leaflet
Community Learning Disability Teams
Community Treatment Team (CNTW Sunderland) 0191 5665633
South Tyneside Community Learning Disability Team 0191 2832583