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The image shows a patient, sitting down, talking to a doctor.

The image shows a patient, sitting down, talking to a doctor.Speak to your Doctor if Something in Your Body Does Not Feel Right

An easy read resource focusing on the importance of alerting your doctor about possible signs of cancer.
30 May 2025
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The image is of someone's breasts.Breast cancer screening

An easy read guide about a health test for women aged 50 and over
28 Apr 2025
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This image shows a patient lying down with a medical professional inserting an instrument into their belly, via their mouth.

This image shows a patient lying down with a medical professional inserting an instrument into their belly, via their mouth.Having a gastroscopy [Information for patients]

An easy read guide on gastroscopy
27 Feb 2025
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This image shows a group of people in a social gathering with drinks in their handsYour social life and cancer

This easy read booklet is about social life when someone has cancer.
25 Oct 2024
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The image shows 5 different men and a guide dog, with the words "Going for a Prostate Examination" above them

The image shows 5 different men and a guide dog, with the words "Going for a Prostate Examination" above themGoing for a Prostate Examination

An easy read resource from Lanarkshire NHS, that explains the process of going for a prostate examination
28 Sep 2024
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The image shows a picture of 5 different people, with the words "My Prostate, what changes should I look for?

The image shows a picture of 5 different people, with the words "My Prostate, what changes should I look for?My Prostate, What Changes should I look out for?

An easy read guide explaining what to changes to look for in relation to a prostate.
28 Sep 2024
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The image is of 5 different men. Two are standing, one of them is in a wheelchair, whilst the other two are seated with a guide dog in front of them.

The image is of 5 different men. Two are standing, one of them is in a wheelchair, whilst the other two are seated with a guide dog in front of them.Checking your balls (testicles)

Easy read information on why it's important for men to check their balls regularly.
5 Aug 2024
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The Image is a pink background with the NHS logo on the top right with the words "Calli's Story Cervical Screening" in the centre

The Image is a pink background with the NHS logo on the top right with the words "Calli's Story Cervical Screening" in the centreCervical Screening Myth Busting: Calli's story

A story told by Calli of her experience of cervical screening.
16 Jul 2024
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The image shows a magnifying glass focusing on an image of female ovariesAbout Ovarian Cancer

This resource provides information about ovarian cancer in an easy read booklet.
13 Jun 2024
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The image shows a doctor giving someone in a blue top an injection in their arm.

The image shows a doctor giving someone in a blue top an injection in their arm.Tests for Ovarian Cancer

This easy read booklet gives information on the tests available for ovarian cancer.
13 Jun 2024
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The image shows a doctor, seated, talking to a lady whilst another person, standing behind has their hands on her shouldersThe Stages of Ovarian Cancer

This easy read resource provides information on the stages of ovarian cancer
13 Jun 2024
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The image is of a womb and ovaries, with the the words "what is ovarian cancer?" above it

The image is of a womb and ovaries, with the the words "what is ovarian cancer?" above itWhat is Ovarian Cancer?

An easy read resource explaining exactly what ovarian cancer is.
13 Jun 2024
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This image shows someone with glasses on the left hand side, with an image of the prostate area on the right hand side

This image shows someone with glasses on the left hand side, with an image of the prostate area on the right hand sideMaking a Decision about an Enlarged Prostate

This easy read leaflet is about enlarged (big) prostate
3 May 2024
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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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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.

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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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 someone checking their breast for signs of cancer.

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.

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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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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Image for illustration purpose only: first page of the leafletStay healthy - Be safe in the sun - easy read (Macmillan)

This booklet is an easy read booklet by Macmillan. It tells you about how to reduce your risk of cancer and how to be safe in the sun.
15 May 2023
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Picture of letter for illustration purpose.Diabetic eye screening: easy read invitation letter template (NHS)

This is an easy read version of diabetic eye screening (DES) invitation letter template.
22 Feb 2023
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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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Speak to your doctor if you are worried about cancer If something in your body does not feel right, and you are worried you might have cancer, speak to your doctor. Most people who speak to their doctor find out it is not cancer. But if it is cancer, finding it early makes it easier to treat. Speak to your doctor, they are there to help. Find out more at nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

Speak to your doctor if you are worried about cancer If something in your body does not feel right, and you are worried you might have cancer, speak to your doctor. Most people who speak to their doctor find out it is not cancer. But if it is cancer, finding it early makes it easier to treat. Speak to your doctor, they are there to help. Find out more at nhs.uk/cancersymptomsIf you are worried about cancer speak to your doctor - poster from the NHS

This easy read poster from the NHS encourages people to speak to their doctor if something in their body does not feel right or they are worried.
7 Nov 2022
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This is the smaller version of the leaflet, for illustration purpose.

This is the smaller version of the leaflet, for illustration purpose.Spotting signs of Lung Cancer - poster from the NHS

This is an easy ready poster/flyer from the NHS encouraging people to speak to their doctor if they have had a cough for 3 weeks or more.
7 Nov 2022
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This is a picture of the leaflet, for illustration purposes only.Tummy trouble? Blood in your wee? Speak to your doctor - poster from the NHS

This is an easy read poster from the NHS encouraging people to see their doctor if they have had tummy trouble for 3 weeks or more.
7 Nov 2022
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This is the first page of the form with the title and the beginning of the instructions.Breast screening normal result easy read letter template - NHS

This is an easy read template letter to inform patients their breast screening result is normal.
31 Oct 2022
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This is the first page of the letter. For illustration purposes only.Breast screening recall to assessment easy read letter template - NHS

This is a template letter to recall patients to a breast screening assessment. This is for patients who benefit from easy read documents.
31 Oct 2022
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first page of the letterBreast screening technical recall easy read letter template - NHS

This is a letter for a technical recall for breast screening. This letter is for patients who benefit from an easier to understand format.
31 Oct 2022
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This is just a small image of the letter.Cervical screening: easy read invitation letter template - NHS

This is an easy read template letter to invite patients for a cervical screening.
31 Oct 2022
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The image is just for illustration purposes. It shows the first page of the letter.Breast screening invitation easy read letter template

This is an easy read invitation letter template for an NHS breast screening. Send it with an NHS breast screening easy read leaflet.
13 Oct 2022
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This is the cover of the leaflet for Bowel cancer screening: having a CTC scan, with a picture of a person lying down inside the CTC scan device and a nurse standing near and talking to the patient.

This is the cover of the leaflet for Bowel cancer screening: having a CTC scan, with a picture of a person lying down inside the CTC scan device and a nurse standing near and talking to the patient.Bowel cancer screening: an easy guide to having a CTC scan

This leaflet is an easy guide that explains what happens during a CTC scan for Bowel cancer screening.
16 Aug 2022
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This is the picture of the letter.Bowel cancer screening easy read invitation letter content

This is an easy read invitation letter template for a Bowel cancer screening.
16 Aug 2022
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first page of the letterBowel cancer screening results letter (A183) - more tests needed - Easy read letter

This is an easy read letter with the results of bowel cancer screening when more tests are needed (A183).
16 Aug 2022
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This is the first page of the letterBowel cancer screening S2 no further tests required easy read letter content

This is an easy read letter for bowel cancer screening S2 to inform patients no further tests are required.
16 Aug 2022
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first page of the letterBowel cancer screening S2 previous cancer no further tests required easy read letter content

This is an easy read results letter for patients who went for a Bowel cancer screening S2 and previously had cancer, but now need no further tests.
16 Aug 2022
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this is the front cover of the Bowel Cancer Screening easy guides. It shows two hands opening a bowel cancer screening kit. The NHS invites men and women for bowel cancer screening after their 60th birthday. You can call the freephone helpline for advice on 0800 707 60 60.

this is the front cover of the Bowel Cancer Screening easy guides. It shows two hands opening a bowel cancer screening kit. The NHS invites men and women for bowel cancer screening after their 60th birthday. You can call the freephone helpline for advice on 0800 707 60 60.Bowel Cancer Screening

This leaflet tells you about bowel cancer, screening, screening results and how to keep your guts healthy.
11 Aug 2022
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This is the front cover of the 'Bowel cancer screening: having a colonoscopy An easy guide' leaflet. A medical staff (a colonoscopist) holds a colonoscopy tube in his hands. He wears an apron and gloves. Call the Freephone helpline for advice: 0800 707 60 60

This is the front cover of the 'Bowel cancer screening: having a colonoscopy An easy guide' leaflet. A medical staff (a colonoscopist) holds a colonoscopy tube in his hands. He wears an apron and gloves. Call the Freephone helpline for advice: 0800 707 60 60Bowel cancer screening: an easy guide to having a colonoscopy

This leaflets tells what a colonoscopy is, what happens before, on the day and after, and how to stay healthy.
11 Aug 2022
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Letter of invite for the Bowel cancer screening

Letter of invite for the Bowel cancer screeningBowel cancer screening invite letter (easy read)

This is a template easy read invite letter for bowel cancer screening appointments.
11 Aug 2022
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An Easy Guide to Bowel Cancer Screening

A picture story about using a bowel cancer testing kit - updated for 2021.
6 Sep 2021
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Men - Know About Your Prostate

This leaflet is about your prostate, how to tell if it is enlarged, what checks your doctor might do, and what prostate cancer is.
9 Aug 2021
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What Is Mouth Cancer?

This leaflet is about the causes and symptoms of mouth cancer, and when to see your GP.
22 Apr 2021
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Testicular Awareness

Testicular Awareness
7 Apr 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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My Prostate: What Changes Should I Look Out For?

This leaflet is about your prostate, what problems you might have, when you should go to the doctor, and what tests and treatments they might do.
24 Mar 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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How Macmillan Cancer Support Can Help You

This booklet is about Macmillan Cancer Support and how they can help you.
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
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Prostate Cancer

This leaflet is about the signs, risks, and tests for prostate cancer.
17 Feb 2021
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Radiotherapy

This leaflet is about what happens when you have radiotherapy
17 Feb 2021
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Skin Cancer

This leaflet is about the risks, signs, and treatment for skin cancer.
17 Feb 2021
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Skin Cancer and Sun Safety

This leaflet is about the risks and signs of skin cancer.
17 Feb 2021
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Sun Beds

This leaflet is about sun beds and the risk of skin cancer.
17 Feb 2021
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Telling You About Oesophageal Cancer

This leaflet is about the signs of oesophageal cancer and what to do if you have any.
17 Feb 2021
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Telling You About Stomach Cancer

This leaflet is about the signs of stomach cancer and what to do if you have any.
17 Feb 2021
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Testicular Awareness

This leaflet is about the signs and tests for testicular cancer, including instructions for checking testicles for lumps.
17 Feb 2021
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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
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Treatment for Cancer

This leaflet is about the different treatments for cancer.
17 Feb 2021
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An Easy Guide to Having a Colonoscopy

A picture story about having an colonoscopy investigation.
15 Feb 2021
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Bowel Cancer

This leaflet tells you about the risk and signs of bowel cancer, and what tests you can have.
15 Feb 2021
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Breast Cancer and Breast Screening

This leaflet tells you what breast cancer is, how to spot the signs, what the risks are, and when to go for screening.
15 Feb 2021
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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
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Chemotherapy

This leaflet is about what happens when you have chemotherapy treatment.
15 Feb 2021
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Have You Seen Blood In Your Pee?

This leaflet tells you about bladder cancer and kidney cancer.
15 Feb 2021
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Lung Cancer

This leaflet tells you about the signs and risks of lung cancer.
15 Feb 2021
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Ovarian Cancer

This leaflet is about the signs, risks, and tests for ovarian cancer.
15 Feb 2021
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Prostate Cancer

This leaflet is about the signs, risks, and tests for prostate cancer.
15 Feb 2021
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About the Cervical Cancer Vaccination

This leaflet is about what happens when you get the cervical cancer vaccination.
12 Feb 2021
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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
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Be Breast Aware

This leaflet is about checking your breasts for signs of cancer.
12 Feb 2021
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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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Having A Mammogram

This leaflet tells you why you should have a mammogram and what happens when you do.
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
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My Boobs and Me

This leaflet tells you about the risks of breast cancer, signs of breast cancer, and breast screening.
12 Feb 2021
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Spotting Signs of Abdominal Cancer

An easy read flyer encouraging people to see their doctor if they have one of the most common signs of abdominal cancer and what to look out for.
12 Feb 2021
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Taking Care of Your Breasts

This leaflet tells you how to check your breasts, what to do if you notice a change, and what tests the doctor will do.
12 Feb 2021
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Cervical Screening Test

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

A leaflet about having a bowel cancer screening test.
3 Feb 2021
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Spotting signs of cancer

An easy read poster/flyer encouraging people to see their doctor if they have one of the most common symptoms of cancer.
3 Feb 2021
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