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The image shows two people looking at a NHS Test instruction letter and the person on the right is holding a test kit.

The image shows two people looking at a NHS Test instruction letter and the person on the right is holding a test kit.NHS: Bowel Cancer Screening - Easy Read

An easy read leaflet explaining the process of a NHS bowel cancer screening test.
23 Apr 2024
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The image shows someone, in a green hooded jacket, speaking to a pharmacist.NHS: New ways your pharmacist can help you - Easy Read Leaflet

Easy read resource leaflet, explaining ways that your pharmacist can assist you.
22 Apr 2024
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This image has the words: "Myth Buster Cervical Screening" and a picture of a medical professional in a black top, with the subtitles :it shouldn't be painful" below. Cervical Screening Myths [Questions & Answers]

An accessible video in which a medical professional answers common questions about cervical screening.
11 Mar 2024
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This image shows someone's arm, with a strap around their bicep, which is connected to a blood pressure monitor.Easy Read - How to take your own Blood Pressure

This easy read resource goes through the steps of taking your own blood pressure.
16 Feb 2024
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The image shows someone cradling a baby in their arms.Easy Read - How will my baby be born?

An easy read resource that talks about how babies are born.
12 Feb 2024
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The image shows a picture of some forceps, which look like tongs.Easy Read - What is a Forceps birth?

An easy read guide to forceps births.
12 Feb 2024
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The image shows someone holding their stomach, with the word "Endometriosis" written above their head.Easy Read - Endometriosis

An easy read resource explaining what endometriosis is and what help is available.
8 Feb 2024
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This image shows someone holding their tummy and the word "Fibroids" above their head.Easy Read - Fibroids

An easy read resource explaining what Fibroids are and what help is available.
8 Feb 2024
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The words £Common symptoms of menopause are at the top of the image, followed by pictures of someone in bed with their eyes open, someone with a rash on their face and someone who looks anxious .

The words £Common symptoms of menopause are at the top of the image, followed by pictures of someone in bed with their eyes open, someone with a rash on their face and someone who looks anxious .Easy Read - Signs and Symptoms of Menopause

An easy read resource about the signs and symptoms of menopause.
8 Feb 2024
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The words: "What is menopause? has a box underneath, with the word "periods" followed by an images of 3 calendrers, someone with a green top on and a image in a bubble showing the genital area.Easy Read - What is Menopause?

An easy read resource explaining what menopause is and what help is available.
8 Feb 2024
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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 someone checking their breast for signs of cancer.Easy read - Diagnosed with primary breast cancer

This easy read booklet is about being diagnosed with primary breast cancer and deciding on what treatment is best for you.
21 Dec 2023
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This image represents 3 medical professionals performing an operation on a patient.Easy read - Surgery for primary breast cancer [By Breast Cancer Now]

An easy read booklet about surgery for primary breast cancer. You can read it with the easy read booklet Diagnosed with primary breast cancer.
19 Dec 2023
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First page of the leaflet - it shows a person with a baby in her tummy.Caesarean birth - Easy read resource

In this easy read document, you can find all the information you need about giving birth by caesarean (C-section).
27 Sep 2023
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First page of the leaflet - Below the title, there is a drawing of a person with long hair with a thinking bubble with a triangular red sign with a pregnant woman inside.

First page of the leaflet - Below the title, there is a drawing of a person with long hair with a thinking bubble with a triangular red sign with a pregnant woman inside.Information leaflet to support consent form for Caesarean section (C-Section) - easy read

This document tells you all about giving your consent for a C-section.
27 Sep 2023
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First page of the leaflet - for illustration purpose only.What is a learning disability - easy read leaflet

This easy read leaflet tells you all about what a learning disability is.
15 Sep 2023
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Image for illustration purpose onlyHPV vaccination - Easy read guide

This leaflet gives you information about how the HPV vaccine can help people stop getting cancer.
4 Aug 2023
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This is the front page of the Having a Smear TEst leaflet. The picures shows a women lying on her back with her legs open and a health professional standing nearby.

This is the front page of the Having a Smear TEst leaflet. The picures shows a women lying on her back with her legs open and a health professional standing nearby.Having a smear test- easy read

This is an EasyRead booklet for women thinking about having a smear test or cervical screening .
19 Jun 2023
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Female patient lying down for a scan of her belly by doctorEasy guide to screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome (pregnancy)

This is an easy guide to screening tests for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome during pregnancy
17 Oct 2022
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Female patient having blood taken by a nurse.Easy guide to screening tests for sickle cell disease and thalassaemia when you are pregnant

This booklet explains what happens during sickle cell disease or thalassaemia tests for pregnant women, and why they should go.
17 Oct 2022
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Front cover of the easy guide for the screening. It shows gloved hands putting a canular in someone's arm.

Front cover of the easy guide for the screening. It shows gloved hands putting a canular in someone's arm.Screening for hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis when you are pregnant

This easy guide booklet explains what happens at screening tests for pregnant women for hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis and what the conditions are.
17 Oct 2022
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Front cover of the easy guide for breast screening. It shows the breast of a woman and specify it is about a health test for women aged 50 and over.

Front cover of the easy guide for breast screening. It shows the breast of a woman and specify it is about a health test for women aged 50 and over.Breast screening

This leaflet tells you what is breast cancer, what happens before during and after a breast screening, and how to check your breasts .
11 Aug 2022
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Smear tests/ cervical screening

This NHS leaflet tells you about cervical cancer, why a smear test/ cervical screening is important, what happens on the day of the test and after.
15 Mar 2022
Members only

My Body My Choice

A booklet about consent.
3 Nov 2021
Members only

An Easy Guide To Breast Screening: Picture Story

A picture story showing what happens when you have a mammogram.
6 Sep 2021
Members only

An Easy Guide To Cervical Screening

A picture story showing what happens before, during, and after cervical screening (a smear test).
6 Sep 2021
Members only

Chlamydia: Information for Women

This leaflet tells you what chlamydia is, how you know you have it, and what the treatment is.
31 Mar 2021
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What Is Inside?

A diagram of a female reproductive system.
31 Mar 2021
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Your Guide To Female Sterilisation

This leaflet tells you what will happen if you choose to have a sterilisation.
31 Mar 2021
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Your Private Parts

This leaflet is about about female "private parts", including what is where, periods, discharge, and how to use tampons.
31 Mar 2021
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Cancer Screenings for People with Learning Disabilities

A video about cancer screenings for bowel cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer, including reasonable adjustments.
30 Mar 2021
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Love, Sex, and You

This leaflet is about being in a relationship, sex, contracepetion, sexual assault, and safe sex.
30 Mar 2021
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I Am Growing Into A Woman

This leaflet explains how a girl's body will change during puberty.
24 Mar 2021
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Let’s Talk About Puberty

This booklet will tell you about what happens to your body as you grow up.
24 Mar 2021
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Help! I've Started My Periods

This leaflet is about what your periods are and what to expect.
23 Mar 2021
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Keep Yourself Healthy: A Guide To Having A Period

This booklet will tell you about having a period and what you need to know and do.
23 Mar 2021
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What About Tampons?

This leaflet is about why you might like to try tampons, how to put one in, and how often to change them.
23 Mar 2021
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What Is That In My Pants?

This leaflet is about what is normal to see in your pants and when you should go to the doctor.
23 Mar 2021
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Menopause

This leaflet is about what happens during the menopause, what can help, and important things to remember.
17 Mar 2021
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Keep Yourself Healthy: A Guide To The Menopause

This leaflet tells you about the menopause, why this happens, and how you might feel.
15 Mar 2021
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A Guide To Pregnancy

This leaflet is about how a midwife will support you during your pregnancy, and the scans and tests you might have.
1 Mar 2021
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What is a Miscarriage?

This leaflet explains what a miscarriage is, why they might happen, what happens when you have a miscarriage, and how you might feel.
1 Mar 2021
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You Are Pregnant: Your Choices

This leaflet explains the choices you have once you become pregnant, and where to get more information and support.
1 Mar 2021
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Emergency Contraception

This leaflet is about the two types of emergency contraception.
19 Feb 2021
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The Contraceptive Implant

This leaflet is about the contraceptive implant, possible side effects, and how it is put in.
19 Feb 2021
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The Contraceptive Injection

This leaflet is about the contraceptive injection, how long it lasts, and possible side effects.
19 Feb 2021
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The Contraceptive Pill

This leaflet is about the contraceptive pill and its side effects.
19 Feb 2021
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The Intrauterine Device (IUD)

This leaflet is about the Intrauterine Device (IUD) and its side effects.
19 Feb 2021
Members only

The Intrauterine System (IUS)

This leaflet is about the Intrauterine System (IUS) and its side effects.
19 Feb 2021
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Having a Smear Test

This leaflet tells you why smear tests are important, and what happens when you have one.
17 Feb 2021
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Keep Yourself Healthy: A Guide to Having a Smear Test

This leaflet tells you about having a cervical smear test, and what will happen next.
17 Feb 2021
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Keep Yourself Healthy: Do I Need a Smear Test?

This leaflet will help you choose if you need a smear test.
17 Feb 2021
Members only

The Smear Test Film

A health education video for women eligible for cervical screening (smear tests) who have mild and moderate learning disabilities.
17 Feb 2021
Members only

Cervical Cancer and Cervical Screening

This leaflet tells you what cervical cancer is, how to spot the signs, what the risks are, and what happens when you go for a smear test.
15 Feb 2021
Members only

Cervical Screening

This leaflet tells you what happens when you have cervical screening (a smear test).
15 Feb 2021
Members only

An Easy Guide to Breast Screening

This leaflet tells you who should go for breast cancer screening and what happens when you do.
12 Feb 2021
Members only

Be Breast Aware

This leaflet is about checking your breasts for signs of cancer.
12 Feb 2021
Members only

Breast Cancer and How To Spot It

This leaflet tells you how to spot signs of breast cancer, and to go to your doctor if you think you have any of these signs.
12 Feb 2021
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Do The Test

Do The Test is a short film about having a mammogram. It was made by and for women with learning disabilities.
12 Feb 2021
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Keep Yourself Healthy: A Guide to Examining Your Breasts

This leaflet tells you how to check your breasts for signs of cancer.
12 Feb 2021
Members only

My Boobs and Me

This leaflet tells you about the risks of breast cancer, signs of breast cancer, and breast screening.
12 Feb 2021
Members only

Cervical Screening Test

This is a short video about what a cervical screening is and whether you should get it done.
10 Feb 2021
Members only
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