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We share accessible health information & co-produced resources for people with a learning disability & autistic people. We don't respond to comments.
Leeds, England
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Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection that affects babies and children under 2. It's usually mild and can be treated at home, but sometimes it can be serious. See the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS webpage on bronchiolitis
healthiertogether.nhs.uk
Advice and guidance on Bronchiolitis and RSV for Recent Illness or Concern.
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It’s back to school soon. It can be a stressful time for children, young people and their families, getting back into the school or college routine. There are some top tips for parent carers to support their children. For more information .
parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk
Parenting Smart offers practical advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-11. All of our content is created by Place2Be's parenting experts. It's based on evidence and their experiences...
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People with a learning disability are more likely to have life threatening problems if their constipation is not treated. Help them get seen promptly by the GP team to avoid preventable deaths.
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With it being summer holidays, it’s important that you stay cool in hot weather if you are going on holiday or in the warmer weather. Find out how to beat the heat in this easy read booklet
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It's back to school soon. If your child is feeling anxious about going back to school or college or worried about a change in routines, here are some top tips that we shared in children’s mental health week.
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Too much sun is the main cause of skin cancer. You can lower your risk of getting skin cancer by doing a few simple things. Here's some easy read information about how to stay safe in the sun.
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Watch Ashlee’s story about the support she gets to avoid mental health crises. Being on her local #DynamicSupportRegister helps her feel safe
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The people at NHS 111 are trained to help you, like a nurse, doctor or even a dentist. Read this #EasyRead leaflet to find out more about NHS 111
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RT @NHSEngland: We’ve launched a new NHS WhatsApp Channel 🚨 . Follow to receive official health information, updates and news directly from….
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Asthma is a common condition that affects your breathing. At the moment it cannot be cured, but if it's well treated you should not have problems. See this easy read guide on asthma.
shop.asthmaandlung.org.uk
This resource tells you all about asthma and how to stay well.
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Our latest July easy read and plain English newsletter from #NHSEngland Learning Disability and Autism Programme covers the topic living better lives in the community if you have more than 2 staff looking after you at any one time. Please share widely.
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The government's 10 year health plan for England is here. It's called Fit for the Future. For the full version click here .
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The government's 10 year health plan for England is here. It's been shaped by the experiences and expectations of people with lived experience, the public, and health and care staff and partners. For easy read, click here.
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Watch Harshi and her mum talk about Harshi’s #AnnualHealthCheck and #HealthActionPlan and how they keep her healthy. . Please go for your health check when you’re invited.
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It’s important to eat healthy and drink enough water for your body. Look at the NHS website for advice on how to live better. The advice may be different if you have any health conditions or allergies
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Too much sun is the main cause of skin cancer. You can lower your risk of getting skin cancer by doing a few simple things. Here's some easy read information about how to stay safe in the sun.
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With it being the summer holidays and some warm weather, it’s important that you stay cool in hot weather if you are going on holiday or if the weather gets warmer. Find out how to beat the heat in this easy read booklet
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The NHS is now offering people help to access online health services including the NHS App at 1,400 libraries across England. For a full list of the libraries taking part go to
library.nhs.uk
As of 28 October 2024, we have had interest from the following public library services:
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With it being the summer holidays, it’s important that you stay cool in hot weather if you are going on holiday or in the warmer weather. Find out how to beat the heat in this easy read booklet
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