Local and national health information
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Stay well this winter is a booklet written by the NHS. It covers where to go for medical advice, having a flu jab and 6 tips on keeping warm.
Click here for the easy read booklet.
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From October people with a learning disability will be invited to have a flu jab and a COVID booster.
Preventing Covid-19 and flu is particularly important for people with learning disabilities, who are much more vulnerable to both viruses.
Two films launched by NHS Devon and Devon County Council last year highlight the importance of having both the vaccinations and annual health checks.
The films follow Damon, who has a learning disability and is needlephobic as he has his vaccination and Kylie, who also has a learning disability and is a carer for her mum.
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This link will take you to an easy read poster explaining how to get your flu jab.
Click here for easy read poster.
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This easy read booklet shared by Mencap tells you how to protect yourself from flu.
Click here for easy read booklet.
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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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Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical emergency. Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body.
This NHS England page has links to easy read information on How to avoid sepsis and Signs of sepsis and what to do.
Click here to go the the NHS England site.
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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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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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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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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.
Click here for Jargon Buster
