LeDeR research reveals 50+% of people with a learning disability were prescribed multiple constipation-causing medications. This serious issue often goes unrecognised and untreated. Full findings in our deep dive on constipation: tinyurl.com/hkrn522d Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience #DoYouSeeMe

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Watch Shane's story- he's been able to reduce the medicines he is on and now is less anxious, has a lot more energy and lives the life he wants. youtu.be/fnIngkSP3FA

Massive shout out to our LD nurses in Hampshire for promoting this fabulous career. Only reason it’s noted as anonymous is there were too many contributors 💜 thank-you all

What you need to know about constipation If you care for someone who has constipation, check out these resources. england.nhs.uk/wp-content/upl… england.nhs.uk/publication/co…

Read our latest July easy read and plain English newsletter from #NHSEngland Learning Disability and Autism Programme which includes, information on annual health checks and health action plans. Please share widely. england.nhs.uk/learning-disab…

A great piece of reporting from @RubenReuter on this incredibly important issue … the much delayed LeDeR report. Let’s hope they publish this years report alongside the 2023-24 report

It’s love your lungs week. 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/collections/ea…

It’s love your lungs week. Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection that affects babies and children under 2. It's usually mild and can be treated at home, but it can be serious. See the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS webpage on bronchiolitis healthiertogether.nhs.uk/child-under-5-…

Watch jodie’s film about getting support for her first cervical screening at age 40. youtube.com/watch?v=zOq_a2…  Please share  #LearningDisability #CervicalScreening #ReasonableAdjustments

The #NHS should make #ReasonableAdjustments to make it easy for #disabled people to use services. Hear what works for Kareem to find out about the support you could ask for youtu.be/6bdxREk9_2I #LearningDisability

One of our local #LearningDisability #Carecoordinator s from #primarycare talking about her invaluable role and #support offered to #patients on a #learningdisability #register. She is just brilliant! 👏 Video below ⬇️ Robin Harlow facebook.com/share/r/1Czu2w…

Patients at this #PCN are so very lucky to have Sandie. She does brilliant work, provides #personalised #personcentered care to all on their #LearningDisability #register. #patients and their #families absolutely love her!

The government's 10 year health plan for England is here. It's called Fit for the Future. For the full version click here gov.uk/government/pub…

💗 Love your cervix – take the test Smear tests can feel uncomfortable, but they save lives. Let’s bust the myths and talk openly. 🔗 ow.ly/68oG50Wzptt 🔗 ow.ly/tXUp50Wzptr #LoveYourCervix #SmearTestSavesLives

Constipation for people with a learning disability can be harmful if it’s not treated. To avoid preventable deaths, make sure people with a learning disability who have symptoms of constipation are seen by their GP team.

💧 Think you're drinking enough water? Fatigue, headaches, and dizziness could mean you’re not. 🔗 Signs of dehydration: ow.ly/YRgB50WA7Q8 🔗 What to do: ow.ly/Vejn50WA7Q9 #HydrationMatters #DrinkWater

Please have a look at below leaflet: #Health and #care #passport ⬇️ #learningdisability #autism