Manx Care launches new 'Health Passports'

It supports people with learning disabilities, neurodivergent individuals amongst others

A new health passport designed to help people share important information about their health, communication needs, preferences and the support that works best for them, has been launched by Manx Care.

Designed for use by both children and adults it supports people with learning disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone else who may benefit from a more personalised approach to care.

The passport has been developed following the findings of the 2025 report, Access to Good Healthcare for our Learning Disability and Neurodivergent Population and has been led by Manx Care’s Safeguarding Team for Health.

Manx Care says: "The document enables individuals, families, carers and professionals to record essential information such as communication preferences, medical history, emergency treatment plans, behavioural cues, sensory needs, important relationships, and personal likes and dislikes. This allows healthcare staff to quickly access the information that matters most before providing care or treatment.

"A key focus of the Health Passport is promoting person‑centred, compassionate care. By giving people a simple and consistent way to express what helps them feel safe, understood and comfortable, the Health Passport strengthens communication between patients and healthcare teams, leading to better experiences and improved outcomes."

The Health Passport Project has been led by Manx Care's Safeguarding practitioner, Pete Corkill in collaboration with Children's Services, and with input from Liverpool University Hospitals:

For questions, feedback or suggestions relating to the Health Passport or accompanying guidance, please contact Pete Corkhill on 639728 or pete.corkhill@gov.im.

You can find more information HERE.