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Hospital A&E weren’t sympathetic about autism

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Hi there, I went to hospital last night as I have oedema. When I walked in I was told to go to the waiting room but to sign in at reception first. Listening to music is often a trigger for me so I asked if I could wait somewhere quiet as I have autism and was told to speak to a nurse. With some reluctance I was shown to a quiet area. There were no other patients either waiting room. I saw a nurse who felt that I should talk to a doctor. She took me back to the noisy waiting area and I said I couldn’t wait there and could I go back to the quiet area and she said no go and sit down. Then she turned round to speak to another nurse and as I was near the entrance I just walked out as I couldn’t cope anymore. Do I have the right to a quiet space ? Sorry it’s so long! Thanks Steph

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  • It's an unfortunate fact of life that A&E departments are not autism or mental health friendly.  They are there to treat physical injuries that one can see.  

    In fact you need to be mentally resilient to survive hours waiting in an A&E department.  

    On my visits I barely coped, waiting and waiting with no idea how long it was going to be.  

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  • It's an unfortunate fact of life that A&E departments are not autism or mental health friendly.  They are there to treat physical injuries that one can see.  

    In fact you need to be mentally resilient to survive hours waiting in an A&E department.  

    On my visits I barely coped, waiting and waiting with no idea how long it was going to be.  

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