Hospitals are busy environments and can be stressful for many people, particularly if you have a disability.
If you have a disability that isn’t immediately obvious to our staff – such as autism, dementia, a hearing impairment, anxiety, or any invisible disability – you may choose to wear a hidden disability sunflower lanyard during your time with us.
When you wear the lanyard, our staff will recognise you have an invisible disability and that you may need a little extra help or time.
The sunflower is a globally recognised symbol for non-visible or hidden disabilities.
The Sunflower Programme() offers people a discreet way to show that they have a hidden disability and may need a little extra support, guidance, or time with the healthcare process. For more information on the Sunflower Lanyard, watch this video.
You can purchase a sunflower lanyard from Hidden Disabilities.() Once you have your lanyard, you can use it for future journeys or outings wherever the scheme is recognised.
