Learning disability and easy read information

From 14 years of age, young people with a learning disability are entitled to an annual health check with their GP.

This is a way to look holistically at a person’s health needs.

Please ask for more information at your GP surgery or follow the links for more information: www.nhs.uk/conditions/learning-disabilities/annual-health-checks

Primary Care Liaison Team IDD: www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ldpclt

Nottinghamshire Learning Disability & Autism partnership board have the accessible Health Action plan templates and LD Hospital passport on their website to download: nottscountypb.org/health-information

 

Acute Learning Disability Liaison Information

Learning Disability Nurse Specialist at Sherwood Forest Hospital (from 18 years old): Sherwood Forest Hospitals (sfh-tr.nhs.uk)

Acute Learning Disability Liaison Team in Nottingham University Hospitals (from 18 yrs old):  Learning Disability Liaison Team (nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk)

Learning Disability Acute Liaison Nurse Bassetlaw - Learning Disability Acute Liaison Nurse - Bassetlaw (nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk)

 

Easy Read Leaflets

• Preparing for Adulthood - Legal and financial changes - Easy read.pdf [pdf] 461KB
• Preparing for Adulthood - Levels of care - Easy read.pdf [pdf] 466KB
• Preparing for Adulthood - Transition - Easy read.pdf [pdf] 431KB

If you want to know more about Preparing for Adulthood or “Transition” within the Childrens and Young People Specialist Service, please talk to someone in the healthcare team working with you.

More information is available here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/caring-for-children-and-young-people/moving-from-childrens-social-care-to-adults-social-care/