1/1🗣️People with a learning disability die up to 20 years younger than the general population, even though this could be avoided with the right healthcare.

Find time to go to your #BreastScreening appointment, when invited to attend. Read this #EasyRead cdn.macmillan.org.uk/dfsmedia/1a6f2…

We enjoyed being part of NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire Learning Disability Annual Health Check event today. Always great to meet people with a passion to achieve great healthcare for people with a learning disability. Well done to Speak Easy N.O.W. health checkers for a fantastic presentation as always!

📢Health Checkers attended the latest "Hear Our Voices" Event in Hereford last week. Libby, Becky and Bev were there contributing to the development of the latest Herefordshire Council's Learning Disability Plan.📢

This #DementiaActionWeek our Community Learning Disability Team is hitting the road across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to help people with learning disabilities 🩵

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is a joint campaign from NHS England and Diabetes UK. It takes place on 26 May-1 June 2025. People with a learning disability are more likely to get Type 2 diabetes than other people. Link on healthy eating- learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/wp-content/upl…

NHS England Mental Capacity Act guidance and toolkit is now out. It’s for staff and NHS trusts about how to assess mental capacity but will affect anyone going into hospital. england.nhs.uk/publication/gu… Mencap resource pack for family carers mencap.org.uk/sites/default/…

News: NHS England has published guidance to support the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act in acute trusts for adults with learning disabilities. learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/mental-ca…

If you care for someone with a learning disability, you could save lives by knowing the signs of constipation and what to do. Here is an easy read leaflet for more information - england.nhs.uk/wp-content/upl…

Learning Disability Week 2025 starts today 💜✨ Today we held our annual Learning Disability Conference, featuring speakers from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire - discussing our role in supporting those with learning disabilities. A huge thanks to all attendees 💙

To celebrate #ldweek2025 we wanted to reshare this video put together by our amazing Physio team. Filmed in 2021, COVID was difficult for us all. This was an opportunity to join together and share positivity ❤️ youtu.be/QYkiftK8a38 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health & Care NHS

Well done to our amazing acute LD liaison nurses. Making such a difference to people’s lives. Thank you ❤️#LDweek2025 Wye Valley NHS Trust

Our amazing physio team ❤️

Did you know that small teams can make a big difference? This Learning Disability Week, we took to the community to share our message and support. Watch how we spread awareness and show our dedication! Let us know how you celebrate in the comments. #learningdisabilityweek

We had a great day at our AGM last week. We discussed how to involve people with a learning disability in services and what our members think makes good quality care and support. Thank you to everyone who came and Worcester Warriors Foundation for running our afternoon activity.

Our amazing Physio, Laura! 👏🏻

⭐️Health Checkers conducted an Environmental Survey of the Turning Project in Hereford City. The project offers help to those people with drug or alcohol problems. They treat many people who are vulnerable, including those with Autism, ADHD & a Learning Disability.⭐️

This week is love your lungs week. Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection. People can be at risk of getting seriously ill and may need treatment in hospital. Read this easy read guide on pneumonia mcusercontent.com/cc1d350f6ca35e…

📣 Eddie's death was avoidable. It was caused by failures at the Trust to recognise his changed feeding plan, the importance of his feeding plan, the fact that getting it wrong could kill him, and the failure to read his notes and communicate. Read more: brnw.ch/21wUmA2

Our latest July easy read and plain English newsletter from #NHSEngland Learning Disability and Autism Programme includes, new resources for staff about the Mental Capacity Act which is useful for you to know about. Please share widely. england.nhs.uk/learning-disab…