Resources

Overview

NHS overview on what is a learning disability, annual health checks and going into hospital.

Reasonable adjustments

GOV.UK – Reasonable adjustments for people with a learning disability – Guides on how reasonable adjustments should be made to health services and adjustments to help people with learning disabilities to access services.

Preparation for a flu jab – assessing capacity

NHS – Flu jab carers preparation for capacity assessment

Flu vaccinations: supporting people with learning disabilities

GOV.UK – Flu vaccinations supporting people with learning disabilities

Blood tests – making reasonable adjustments

Public Health England – Blood tests for people with learning difficulties

Signs someone is becoming unwell/ deteriorating health

Bristol AC – Recognising deterioration

End of life care and dying

Dying Matters – End of life resources

Constipation

NHS England – Constipation resources

Bristol AC – Constipation Newsletter

Sepsis

Bristol AC – Infection information including Sepsis

Weight and obesity

Public Health England – Social Care staff supporting diet and exercise in learning difficulties

Mental health

Mental Health Foundation information and advice

Last reviewed: November 22, 2024 by Jennifer

Next review due: May 22, 2025

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