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.
Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) Support
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.