Printable Picture Communication Cards for Hospital Patients

108 picture communication cards · Letter board · 18-page printable set · Instant download

Practical communication support for hospital patients

These printable picture communication cards provide a simple visual way for patients to express needs, feelings and important information when speaking is difficult or not possible.

Designed for use in hospital and healthcare settings, the cards can support adults and children with a range of communication needs, including people who are temporarily unable to speak, ventilator or tracheostomy patients, and those who benefit from visual communication.

What's included

• 108 picture communication cards
• 18 printable pages with 6 cards per page
• 1 printable letter board for spelling words and messages

Ways to use the cards

Print the pages and use them as communication boards, or cut out individual cards for easier access. They can also be laminated for repeated use.

The visual format can help patients communicate everyday needs, symptoms, comfort, feelings and requests while reducing reliance on speech.

Useful for

• Hospital and critical-care patients
• Ventilator users
• People with a tracheostomy
• Temporary loss of speech
• Adults or children who use visual communication
• Family members, carers and healthcare professionals supporting communication

Digital product: This is an instant-download printable resource. No physical item will be posted.

This resource is a communication aid and does not replace professional medical assessment, treatment or advice.