Easy read: The Lung Cancer Screening Programme This is an easy read guide about the lung cancer screening programme. Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Screening is a way of finding possible cancer early so it can be treated. The guide was made by the NHS and can be downloaded … Continued
Easy Read: Protect Yourself from Flu, have the Flu Vaccine This is an easy read guide about having the flu vaccines. The best way to avoid getting flu is to have a flu vaccine. This is an injection and it is free. The guide was made by the NHS and can be downloaded or printed. … Continued
Reasonable Adjustments Request Health and care organisations must make reasonable changes so that services are easier to use for people with disabilities. This includes people with physical or sensory disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, dementia, and autism. We will do our best to make any changes you need to help you feel safe and … Continued
This is an easy-read guide about Quitting Smoking. It was made by the NHS and can be downloaded or printed.
Health checks are offered every year to people 14 and over with a learning disability
A Blue Badge allows people with severe mobility problems to park closer to their destination. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help patients in primary care apply for a Blue Badge. Step 1: Check Eligibility Before applying, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria. You can get a Blue Badge if you: Are registered blind. Receive the … Continued
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people with a long-term health condition or disability. It helps with the extra costs of living with these conditions. Here’s a step-by-step guide to assist patients in primary care with applying for PIP. This information is also available in an easy-read format. Step 1: Check Eligibility Before … Continued
This is an easy-read guide about Attendance Allowance. It was made by the UK Government and can be downloaded or printed.
Guide: Applying for Attendance Allowance Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people of State Pension age who have a disability or illness that makes it hard for them to look after themselves. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help patients in primary care apply for Attendance Allowance. The guide is also available in British Sign Language … Continued
Support Organisations and Helplines Many organisations offer helplines, text support and online help for mental health and other conditions or circumstances where people may need support. Samaritans Call 116 123Visit samaritans.orgText ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 Tyneside Mind Support Line Call 0191 477 4545 (8 am to 10 pm)Visit tynesidemind.org.uk Newcastle Crisis Team Call 0191 814 8899 … Continued
