Local and national health information
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From October 1st you can book a flu jab. There is a list of people who are eligible to have them for free. People with learning disabilities and their carers are on this list. Your GP surgery may sent you a text about this.
Click here to watch the short film and find out more.
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This easy read booklet is called Protect yourself from flu, have the flu vaccine. It has been written by the NHS for people with a learning disability.
Click here for the easy read booklet.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This easy read booklet by MacMillan Cancer Support is called Breast Care and screening. It explains how to check your breast tissue for any changes. Men should check their chests too.
Click here for the easy read booklet.
Trigger warning: This booklet contains nude body parts and talks about cancer.
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October 10th is World Mental Health Day. This easy read Guide to good mental health has been written by Learning Disability Wales. It talks about different types of mental health and where to go for support and advice if you have poor mental health.
Click here for the easy read booklet.
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October 18th is World Menopause Day. The Menopause Charity have 4 booklets covering: What is the perimenopause and menopause, Symptoms, What you can do to feel better and Talking to your doctor.
Click here to go to their website. Scroll down the page until you see the booklets.
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This easy read leaflet written by the NHS tells you how to recognise if someone is having a stroke. It explains about the FAST test. Face, Arms, Speech and Time to call 999.
Click here for the easy read booklet.
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See Ability is a charity that produces easy read materials for people on eye care, health conditions that can affect your eyes and glasses care.
Click here to look at their easy read booklets and factsheets.
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Constipation is when you find it hard to poo. This short film gives you advice on how to avoid being constipated.
Click here for a video about How to avoid being constipated.
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This easy read advanced care planning booklet helps people plan for when they are very ill or dying. It was written by Jill Singh and Paula Hines and revised by Amelia Stockley. It is called ‘My future and End of Life Care Plan’.
Click here for the easy read booklet.
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Click on the link below to open the RD&E’s Learning Disability Liaison Team’s contact poster.
Click here for the RD&E Exeter Learning Disability Liaison Team Exeter Poster
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Click on the link below to open to the North Devon District Hosptial’s Learning Disability Liaison Team contact poster.
Click here for the North Devon Team Poster
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This easy read booklet talks about Integrated Care Systems. We are hearing more about Integrated Care Systems at the Devon Learning Disability Partnership Board.
This plan explains how the NHS must work with local councils and charities to help improve people’s health.
Click here for easy read booklet.
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These easy read booklets are about the Mental Capacity Act. The Mental Capacity Act is a law about making decisions. It makes sure that people have the support they need to make as many decisions as possible.
Mental Capacity Act 2005: An easy read guide (local.gov.uk)
Mental Capacity Act 2005: what the law says about supporting people to make decisions about their lives (publishing.service.gov.uk)
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Did you know that people with learning disabilities over the age of 14 years should be offered an Annual Health Check by their GP (doctor)? Click on this link for Easy Read information on Annual Health Checks.
Click here for an Easy Read Leaflet on Learning Disability Annual Health Check for ages 14 years plus information for families and carers.
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This is a list of words to help you understand some of the jargon that is used in Health Care. If you think some words are missing please use our feedback form to let us know.
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