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There are 3 images... the first is of a new born baby in an incubator with their parent watching over them. The next image is of a baby in an incubator with a doctor looking at them and the last image just shows a baby in an incubator.

There are 3 images... the first is of a new born baby in an incubator with their parent watching over them. The next image is of a baby in an incubator with a doctor looking at them and the last image just shows a baby in an incubator.Having a brother or sister in the Neonatal Unit (NNU)

An easy read resource explaining what the Neonatal Unit is and why it's important.
29 Apr 2025
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The image shows someone in a red top holding a crying baby across their chest.

The image shows someone in a red top holding a crying baby across their chest.How to manage when a baby cries [Babies Born Prematurely]

Easy read guidance on what to do when babies born prematurely cry.
29 Apr 2025
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There are 4 images: the first image is someone in a high visibility vest and hard hat, standing in a warehouse. The second image sows someone sitting at a desk, working on a laptop. The third image shows 3 people working in a factory and one of then is in a wheelchair, whilst the last image shows someone dressed casually standing in a warehouse

There are 4 images: the first image is someone in a high visibility vest and hard hat, standing in a warehouse. The second image sows someone sitting at a desk, working on a laptop. The third image shows 3 people working in a factory and one of then is in a wheelchair, whilst the last image shows someone dressed casually standing in a warehouse Pathways to work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working

An easy read resource outlining changing health and disability benefits, aimed at getting more people into work.
29 Apr 2025
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The image is of someone's breasts.

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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The image shows someone smliling standing in front of a picture of lots of healthy food and a heart, with the words: "keep your heart healthy" above them.

The image shows someone smliling standing in front of a picture of lots of healthy food and a heart, with the words: "keep your heart healthy" above them.Keep your heart healthy (easy read)

An accessible resource with easy read advice on looking after your heart
30 Jan 2025
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The image shows a patien, with their sleeve rolled up, sitting in front of a nurse with an injection.

The image shows a patien, with their sleeve rolled up, sitting in front of a nurse with an injection.Protect yourself from Flu, have the flu vaccine

An easy read resource explaining why it's important for some people to get the flu jab.
2 Jan 2025
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The image shows someone with grey hair, who appears upset, being comforted by another person, with a short sleeved black top, who has placed a hand on their shoulder.

The image shows someone with grey hair, who appears upset, being comforted by another person, with a short sleeved black top, who has placed a hand on their shoulder.Depression & Low Mood - A Partner’s Guide - Easy read information

An easy read guide for those in a relationship with someone suffering from depression.
28 Nov 2024
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The image shows someone holding their cheeks, with a concerned look on their face. Around them, they're images of a heart, a doctor's appointment, someone in the cold, rubbing their hands and someone lying down getting treatment from a doctor.

The image shows someone holding their cheeks, with a concerned look on their face. Around them, they're images of a heart, a doctor's appointment, someone in the cold, rubbing their hands and someone lying down getting treatment from a doctor. Health Anxiety - Easy read information

An easy read resource created to help those with health conditions that make them feel anxious.
28 Nov 2024
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The image shows someone yawning whilst holding their mouth, with the words "Sleeping Problems" written underneath

The image shows someone yawning whilst holding their mouth, with the words "Sleeping Problems" written underneath Sleeping Problems - Easy read information

An easy read resource with useful information on sleeping problems.
25 Nov 2024
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The image is of a pregnant person on the phone.

The image is of a pregnant person on the phone.Ready Steady Baby! "A guide to your pregnancy"

A detailed easy read resource on many problems people face during pregnancy
30 Oct 2024
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The image shows someone, wearing glasses, holding their right hand up, whilst in their left hand they have a leaflet with a picture of someone holding a diabetes monitor.

The image shows someone, wearing glasses, holding their right hand up, whilst in their left hand they have a leaflet with a picture of someone holding a diabetes monitor.What is Type 2 Diabetes?

An easy read resource explaining what type 2 diabetes is.
30 Oct 2024
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The image shows a person with no top on facing forward and you can see all their internal organs. The Information symbol is beside them.

The image shows a person with no top on facing forward and you can see all their internal organs. The Information symbol is beside them.How to Avoid Sepsis

An easy read guide from NHS England & NHS Improvement on hos to avoid Sepsis.
30 Sep 2024
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The image shows a person with no top on facing forward and you can see all their internal organs.

The image shows a person with no top on facing forward and you can see all their internal organs.Signs of Sepsis and What to Do

An easy read guide, from NHS England & NHS Improvement, on the signs of sepsis and what to do.
30 Sep 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 young girl with a lady standing beside her. There's a sanitary towel underneath them and the word "Menstruation"

The image shows a young girl with a lady standing beside her. There's a sanitary towel underneath them and the word "Menstruation"Menstruation

An easy read resource from MENCAP that provides information about Menstruation.
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 shows someone looking at a screen with two people on it

The image shows someone looking at a screen with two people on itAttend Anywhere Appointments [Information for Patients]

An easy read resource with information on attending remote appointments
5 Aug 2024
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 shows a person standing with their arms stretched out and in the middle part of their body there's a a screen showing an image of their skeleton.

The image shows a person standing with their arms stretched out and in the middle part of their body there's a a screen showing an image of their skeleton.Having an X-Ray

Easy read information on attending an X-Ray.
5 Aug 2024
This image has the writing "My urinary catheter passport"

This image has the writing "My urinary catheter passport"My urinary catheter passport

Easy read information on urinary catheters, why someone would need one and an example of a urinary catheter passport
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 doctor looking into someone's ear, using an Otoscopea .

The image shows a doctor looking into someone's ear, using an Otoscopea .Having a Hearing Test [Audiology Assessment]

This easy read resource provides information on what a hearing test is and the process involved.
13 Jun 2024
The image shows someone with their hand on their chin and 3 question marks beside them, whilst above there's an image of someone's hernia area.

The image shows someone with their hand on their chin and 3 question marks beside them, whilst above there's an image of someone's hernia area.Making a Decision about an Inguinal-Hernia easy-read [Winton Centre]

Easy read information about ways to manage and treat an Inguinal-Hernia.
7 May 2024
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The image is of someone having a poo.

The image is of someone having a poo.Giving a Poo Sample - easy read [G.O.S.H]

An easy read resource explaining the process of giving a poo sample.
6 May 2024
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The image shows a sealed beaker with urine inside and someone sitting on a toilet.

The image shows a sealed beaker with urine inside and someone sitting on a toilet.Giving a Wee Sample - easy read [G.O.S.H]

An east read resource explaining the process of giving a urine sample.
6 May 2024
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This image shows someone lying on a bed under a body scanner, There is also a person lying on a bed that's going into a CT Scanner and there's also 2 stickmen, one is holding a stethoscope and the other is holding a cross

This image shows someone lying on a bed under a body scanner, There is also a person lying on a bed that's going into a CT Scanner and there's also 2 stickmen, one is holding a stethoscope and the other is holding a crossHaving a Bone Scan- easy read [G.O.S.H]

An easy read resource explaining what happens when someone has a bone scan
6 May 2024
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The image is of a human being's urinary system.

The image is of a human being's urinary system.Keeping your Bladder Healthy - easy read [G.O.S.H]

An easy read resource on different ways to keep your bladder healthy.
6 May 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 someone scratching their chin whilst looking at an insulin pen and other diabetes medication and a blood sugar monitor

The image shows someone scratching their chin whilst looking at an insulin pen and other diabetes medication and a blood sugar monitorMaking a Decision about Managing Type 1 Diabetes

This easy read leaflet is about type 1 diabetes and explains what you need to know about managing the condition.
3 May 2024
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This image shows someone scratching their chin, whilst looking at an image of a pair of legs with protruding veins in the calf area

This image shows someone scratching their chin, whilst looking at an image of a pair of legs with protruding veins in the calf areaMaking a Decision about Varicose Veins

This easy read leaflet is about varicose veins.
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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The image shows a picture of some forceps, which look like tongs.

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 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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This images shows someone injecting their thigh and someone else coughing.

This images shows someone injecting their thigh and someone else coughing.Easy Read - Allergies'

Allergies are a common condition that can affect anyone, regardless of their learning ability. Here is what you need to know!
25 Jan 2024
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This image shows some calendar dates, a person in a wheelchair and someone in a striped jumper.

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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The image shows a nurse starring at a computer screen and someone sitting beside them.

The image shows a nurse starring at a computer screen and someone sitting beside them.A Reasonably Adjusted Clinic for Patients with a Learning Disability - Toolkit

An Easy Read resource toolkit and videos on a reasonably adjusted clinic for patients with a learning disability.
15 Jan 2024
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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 front cover of the leaflet, the illustration shows a man leaning on the desk of the GP surgery reception and then with a GP looking into his ear.

This is the front cover of the leaflet, the illustration shows a man leaning on the desk of the GP surgery reception and then with a GP looking into his ear.Annual Health Check

This leaflet tells you what an Annual Health Check is, how to prepare for the appointment and what happens at an annual health check and after.
25 Oct 2022
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a group of people from different gender, ethnic & religious background, ages and 2 people in a wheelchair hold a banner with the words NHS England and the picture of a thumb up. Below are the words: Accessible Information and Communication Policy - EASY READ

a group of people from different gender, ethnic & religious background, ages and 2 people in a wheelchair hold a banner with the words NHS England and the picture of a thumb up. Below are the words: Accessible Information and Communication Policy - EASY READAccessible Information and Communication Policy

This is an easy read version of the Policy which tells NHS staff how they should make sure that information and communication are accessible.
31 Aug 2022
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This is the first page of the form with the title and the beginning of the instructions.Giving feedback or making a complaint about your health care

This easy read document provides information on how you can give feedback, or making a complaint, about your health care.
31 Aug 2022
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A Visit To The Doctor

A video following Paul as he visits the doctor, showing each step.
22 Feb 2021
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Going to the Doctor

A leaflet about how a doctor can help you, when to visit, how to get an appointment, and what happens when you go to the doctor.
22 Feb 2021
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Going to the Doctor

This leaflet is about how to make an appointment, and what to tell your doctor.
22 Feb 2021
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Questions To Ask When You Go To The Doctor or To The Hospital

This leaflet is full of questions you might want to ask your doctor.
22 Feb 2021
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