Learning Disability & Autism

Our surgery

Ledbury Health Partnership works in two different buildings, both on the same road, Market Street.

These are known as our

When you book your appointment, you’ll be told which one to go to. But don’t worry if you get it wrong, they are just across the road from each other!

If you are coming to see a nurse, you will be in our St. Katherine’s building. If you are coming to see a doctor, or anyone else, it could be in either building.

Before you visit us, you may want to see our surgery photos and video walkthrough.

St Katherine’s building

This is our main St. Katherine’s building. It is on the left hand side of the road as you come into Market Street.
And the entrance is under the big Ledbury Health Partnership sign.
Inside there is a waiting room and the reception desk. Our receptionist will be happy to help you!
Please let us know when you are here using the check-in computer or by talking to our receptionist at the counter.

Non-urgent advice: Need a quieter space while you wait?

The waiting room can be busy and loud. If you need somewhere quieter to wait, ask our receptionist for help.
This is our staff photo board. You can find who you are coming to see that day.
All our rooms are well signposted with large black and white signs showing you which way to go and all the rooms have a number above.
You will be called for your appointment on the TV screen in the waiting room. It will tell you which room to go to. You can go straight into the room when you are called. If you miss it, don’t worry, just ask at reception, or the staff member might come and collect you.

Market Surgery building

If your appointment is in our Market Surgery building, it is slightly further up the road, on the other side of Market Street. (opposite the hospital main entrance).
The entrance to this building is down the side of the bungalow, past the car parking spaces.
Let us know when you are here by using our check-in screen or talking to the receptionist at the counter. Then you can wait in the waiting room. This one is usually quieter than at St Katherines, but if you need a quiet space, ask the receptionist who will be happy to help.

Creating a supportive and inclusive environment for patients with LD and Autism

All of our buildings have low tone colour and low reflective surfaces. We also have a special receptionist for patients with LD and autism. All our rooms have a body map and there are mood cards in reception.

We have a sensory friendly box (with fidget spinners, ear defenders, dark glasses and more). If you would like to use any of this, just ask at reception or the team member you have come to see.

One of our rooms has been set aside for patients not wishing to use the main entrance, as it has its own door in and out.

Our Team

Rachel Lamp

Rachel Lamp is our designated learning disability and autism nurse.

Dr Sam Cockayne

Dr Sam Cockayne is our learning disability and autism lead.

Herefordshire Learning Disability Health Team

This team can help is lots of ways if you have a learning disability and a health need. Our team can refer you, or you can find lots of helpful information about them on their website.

Worcester Hereford Learning Disability Disabilities | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Easy Read Information

Below we have shared some links to easy read information for typical procedures patients might have while with us:

Blood Test – Leeds Learning Disability Service

Vaccinations

ECGs

Coronavirus Vaccine

Blood Pressure – Shrewsbury Telford NHS Trust

Cervical Screening (Smear test)

Here are some leaflets about important health topics:

Asthma

Screening

Screening

Checking Testicles

Bowel Screening

Death and Dying

Diabetes

Looking after your mental health

Constipation

Have safe sex

Exercise

Seeing a doctor on your own

Getting a good nights sleep

Giving a wee sample

Treatment for cancer

Living with cancer

Being told you have cancer

Checking Breasts

Menopause

Keeping Healthy

Contraception

Pregnancy

Other useful links