Easy Read: Quit Smoking
This is an easy-read guide about Quitting Smoking. It was made by the NHS and can be downloaded or printed.
About Your Annual Health Check
Health checks are offered every year to people 14 and over with a learning disability
Guide: Applying for A Blue Badge
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
Guide: Applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
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
Easy Read: Attendance Allowance
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
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
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
Easy Read: Going to the Doctor
An easy-read guide from the General Medical Council about going to the Doctor.
Easy Read: Help to Quit Smoking
An easy-read guide from the NHS to help you stop smoking.