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This week is love your lungs week. Obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. See this easy read guide on COPD easyhealth.org.uk/pages/21-lung-…
From tomorrow, some NHS services will be affected due to strike action. While some appointments won’t go ahead as planned, NHS staff are doing all they can to limit disruption – and patients should continue to use services in the usual way. ℹ️ england.nhs.uk/2025/07/nhs-pa…
This week is love your lungs week. Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. Look at this easy read guide on lung cancer macmillan.org.uk/cancer-informa…
Today is International Self-Care Day 2025! There are many ways to care for yourself such as eating healthier, exercising, making time for hobbies and relaxing. Look at the NHS website for advice on how to live better nhs.uk/better-health/
Today is International Self-Care Day 2025! Self-care is about doing small everyday things like exercising and making time for relaxing to keep yourself healthier and happy to have a good life
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…
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-…
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…
This week is love your lungs week. We will be sharing information on lung conditions that people with a learning disability are more likely to get.
Sarcomas are a type of cancer. Common symptoms are a lump somewhere on your body which is usually found deep under your skin before you see it The lump is usually solid to the touch, painless & hard to move around under the skin. Speak to your GP, if you are worried about a lump
It is important to get your #AnnualHealthCheck to help you stay healthy and live your best life. Watch Charlotte’s video- how the check and #HealthActionPlan help her to stay well and enjoy life. youtu.be/TBZpaJbeg2g #LearningDisability
The learning disability and autism advisory group met online on 9 July and staff joined us from a hospital, GP practices, and from a region and Integrated Care Board, so that we could truly co-produce. We explored barriers to accessing health services @necldnetwork; @HIOWH_NHSFT
The learning disability and autism advisory group met online on 9 July where we shared new resources to support staff with the Mental Capacity Act. We explored what else might be needed to help patients and staff in their Mental Capacity Act assessment @necldnetwork; @HIOWH_NHSFT
With the summer holidays starting, 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 assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65d4e072…
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/health-informa…
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…
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. gov.uk/government/pub…
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…
See the plain English england.nhs.uk/long-read/heal… and easy read england.nhs.uk/wp-content/upl… guidance on how to the complete the health and care passport template which is for people with a learning disability, autistic people, their families/carers.
The co-produced guidance and template is for integrated care systems (ICSs) to support good practice for health and care passports to help improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability and autistic people. view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?s…