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Category: Care Planning
The image shows someone laying down, holding their stomach and a nurse in a blue uniform standing over them

The image shows someone laying down, holding their stomach and a nurse in a blue uniform standing over themEasy Read - Having a Smear Test

This is an easy read resource that explains what a smear test is, why it is important and what is involved.
4 Feb 2024
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The image shows 5 people on the left hand side. One of them is in a wheelchair, another person is standing behind with their left thumb up, whilst beside them there are 3 other people. One of them has a pink polo top on, whilst the next person is wearing a red top and then there's a person in a blue top, holding a guide stick. On the right hand side there is another image of 5 children.

The image shows 5 people on the left hand side. One of them is in a wheelchair, another person is standing behind with their left thumb up, whilst beside them there are 3 other people. One of them has a pink polo top on, whilst the next person is wearing a red top and then there's a person in a blue top, holding a guide stick. On the right hand side there is another image of 5 children.Easy Read - What is a Learning Disability?

This easy read leaflet is an accessible guide explaining what a learning disability is.
4 Feb 2024
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This image shows some calendar dates, a person in a wheelchair and someone in a striped jumper.Video - "Don't Miss Out" - Stories about Annual Health Checks [By MENCAP]

People with a learning disability talking about their Annual Health Check experiences..
25 Jan 2024
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Front page of the leaflet with an old person lying in bed and a person with longer hair sitting by his side and holding his hand.The end of life - Easy read leaflet

This leaflet explains what happens when you die.
22 Feb 2023
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Description of first frame of the videoWhat is an annual health check: Easy Health accessible video

This video is about UK annual health checks: how to prepare for the appointment, what happens during and after, and tips on how to make things easier.
24 Jan 2023
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image for illustrative purpose only: first page of documentAppointment communication cards

These cards help patients (incl. patients with limited communication, anxiety, autism or learning disabilities) prepare for their appointment.
6 Dec 2022
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This is the first page of the document.What to do in an asthma attack - planning card

This useful card tells you what to do in an asthma attack in four steps with pictures.
7 Nov 2022
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This is the front cover of the leaflet. It tells the title: 7 steps to equal healthcare - Your guide to getting good healthcare if you have a learning disability. It shows the logos of the organisations that made it: McMillan & Enable Scotland. It shows the drawing of 5 people. At the front, a women smiles with her thumb up. Behind her stand male and female doctors with different coloured uniforms for different health specialists.

This is the front cover of the leaflet. It tells the title: 7 steps to equal healthcare - Your guide to getting good healthcare if you have a learning disability. It shows the logos of the organisations that made it: McMillan & Enable Scotland. It shows the drawing of 5 people. At the front, a women smiles with her thumb up. Behind her stand male and female doctors with different coloured uniforms for different health specialists.Your guide to getting good healthcare if you have a learning disability

This Guide is for people who need easy to understand information on how to get a great support from healthcare staff.
1 Nov 2022
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Drawing of a man pointing at himselfCarers: looking after yourself when you care for someone with a terminal illness

This leaflet is for Carers who care for someone with a terminal illness. It explains how carers can look after themselves.
25 Oct 2022
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Front cover of the easy read leaflet on dementia from the Alzheimer society, showing the photo of an elderly woman.

Front cover of the easy read leaflet on dementia from the Alzheimer society, showing the photo of an elderly woman.What is dementia?

Our Easy Read factsheet explains what dementia is and how it affects people, who can get dementia, and if it can get cured or prevented.
13 Sep 2022
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Small icon of the Beat the heat posterBeat the Heat

Advice on what to do to remain healthy during a heatwave.
11 Aug 2022
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A smiling man shows his thumb upWhat is a learning disability

This leaflet explains what is a learning disability, how it affects people and what kind of support they may need.
11 Aug 2022
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Front page of PHQ-9 & GAD-7 measure: mental health assessment formsPHQ-9 and GAD-7 easy read forms

These are adapted PHQ-9 and GAD-7 forms. They are used by doctors to understand the mental health of people with Learning disabilities.
21 Apr 2022
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A Guide To Writing Your Recovery Plan

This leaflet is about what a recovery plan is, what it includes, and how to use one to get well.
17 Mar 2021
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Recovery Plan

A template recovery plan, with pictures.
17 Mar 2021
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My Care Planning Meeting

A document you can fill in before your care planning meeting to write down what you want to say and what is important to you.
3 Mar 2021
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My Health Record

A template Health Record
3 Mar 2021
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Advanced Directive

A template Advanced Directive.
1 Mar 2021
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Advanced Directive

A template Advanced Directive.
1 Mar 2021
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