Using the NHS App for Family members
Using the NHS App for Family members Proxy Access allows Parents, Guardians or Carers to access someone’s medical records via online services and the NHS App.
Just a Minute: Asking for Patience with Hidden Disabilities
Just a Minute: Making it Easy for People with Hidden Disabilities to Ask for Patience Just. A. Minute. That is what JAM Card stands for and that is what it gives you – just as much time and patience as you need in public or social situations. JAM Card allows people with a hidden disability … Continued
Easy read: Access to health records
An easy-read guide from the NHS about accessing your health records.
Easy read: Having a Health Check
This easy-read guide tells you about having a health check.
Easy read: Having a smear test (Cervical Screening)
An easy-read guide from MacMillan Cancer Support about a health test for women aged 25 to 64.
Easy read: Breast Care and Cancer Screening
An easy-read guide from MacMillan Cancer Support about breast care and screening.
Easy read: Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children
Easy-read guides Disability Living Allowance for children from the UK Government.
Easy read: Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Easy-read guides about Personal Independence Payment from the UK Government.
Helpful links for patients and carers with Learning Disabilities
Helpful links for patients and carers with Learning Disabilities General Advice and Help Citizens Advice offer a range of support and information including: What counts as a disability – Citizens Advice Mind offers support to people with Learning Disabilities Including: What is a learning disability? Is a learning disability a mental health problem? Learning disability … Continued
Support for people with Learning Disabilities, Autism or ADHD
Support for people with Learning Disabilities, Autism or ADHD If you or someone close to you has a learning disability or a learning difficulty like Autism or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), then these organisations may be of help. Autistic and ADHD Adult Service A new service run by Tyneside Mind to help support the … Continued