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Staying Healthy
Learning Disabilities
Resources
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Learning Disabilities Factsheet |
 Improving
Health Together is a public health factsheet containing information,
news, tools and tips for frontline practitioners and managers
working in North Yorkshire and the City of York.
Issue 15 focuses on Learning Disabilities. |
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Prodigy |
 prodigy.clarity.co.uk
A set of materials on a range of health topics that are particularly relevant to the health of people with learning disabilities. The leaflets which were written with easy words and pictures, make them suitable to give to patients with learning disabilities or indeed anyone who struggles with written information. |
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Department of Health |
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0300 123 1002www.orderline.dh.gov.uk A number of leaflets are available in Easy Read versions. |
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easyhealth |
 www.easyhealth.org.ukLeaflets and short films, together with information for people with learning disabilities and health professionals. Free to download. |
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The Candle Resource |
 www.clearthoughts.infoThe Candle Resource offers guidance and resources for ‘Tier 1’ (frontline) staff working with children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health issues. It is a large resource covering the key areas of Mental Health, Learning Disability, Ethnicity and Transition. Free to download or purchase a CD or hardcopy. |
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Down’s Syndrome Scotland |
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0131 313 4225www.dsscotland.org.uk A wide range of resources about all aspects of Down's syndrome. Some of these can be downloaded, others can be purchased. |
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Family Advice & Information Resource |
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0131 662 1962A range of health leaflets, booklets, CDs and audio tapes to purchase, specifically designed for people with learning disabilities. |
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Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities |
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0207 803 1101http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk A range of publications, including reports, briefings and information booklets. Most of these can be downloaded free of charge. |
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Mencap |
 www.mencap.org.uk/gettingitrightThe Getting it right campaign has produced a checklist to support healthcare professionals when they treat patients with learning disabilities. |
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Surrey Learning Disability Partnership Board |
 www.surreypb.org.ukThe hospital communication book is a practical guide to improving communications in healthcare settings. |
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Local Community Teams for Learning Disabilities
Contact local teams for advice, support and access to resources
| Craven | 01756 798777 |
| Harrogate | 0845 0349472 |
| Hambleton and Richmondshire | 01609 751163 |
| Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale | 01723 581344 |
| Selby and York | 01904 724172 |
