Health Passport

‘My Health Passport’ is a resource designed to support autistic people when accessing healthcare, including hospital treatment.

It helps individuals communicate their needs, preferences, and important information to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

The passport was developed by the National Autistic Society, in collaboration with Baroness Angela Browning (Vice President of the National Autistic Society), and has been updated based on feedback from autistic people and professionals.

How the Passport Helps

The passport can support healthcare professionals to better understand an individual’s needs, helping to improve care and communication during medical appointments or hospital stays.

It can include information about:

• Communication preferences
• Sensory needs
• Health information
• Things that may cause anxiety or distress
• Helpful strategies to support care

Using the Passport

The passport can be:

• Completed online and printed
• Printed and completed by hand

Once completed, it should be:

• Kept together as a booklet or in a folder
• Brought to all hospital or healthcare appointments
• Shared with healthcare staff when receiving treatment

If a hospital stay is required, the passport should be given to the healthcare team and kept with the person’s medical notes.

It may also be helpful to keep a spare copy for personal records.

Further Information

Before completing the passport, guidance is available to support how it is used effectively.

The passport is endorsed by the Department of Health and supported by NHS England as part of improving healthcare experiences for autistic people.

For access to the passport and guidance, visit the National Autistic Society website.