Resources
Resources that can be used by health and care professionals to facilitate discussions around Cardiovascular Health.
Resources
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A Healthier Me!
Organisation: Mencap
Type: Resource Pack
Date published: August 2021
Description: Info, Recipes, Meal Planner and Activities
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Cookery and Recipes
Organisation: Various
Type: Resources
Date published: Various
Description: A selection of cookery resources for people with a learning disability
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DanceSyndrome
Organisation: The National Learning Disability Nursing Forum
Type: Films
Date published: July 2022
Description: Supported by the national nursing directorate at NHS England, DanceSyndrome has created a series of six informational videos which aim to demonstrate to healthcare professionals, including Midwives and Learning Disability Nurses, the many ways in which individuals with learning disabilities can live fulfilled lives, contributing to society and becoming visible leaders, performers and advocates.
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Health Action Plans to support people with a learning disability
Organisation: Academic Health Science Networks
Type: Film
Date published: Oct 2021
Description: This video is for people with a learning disability on how Health Action Plans can benefit their care.
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How to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Organisation: Public Health England
Type: Easy Read PDF
Date published: 2013
Description: Easy read about cardiovascular diseases and health living.
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How to take someone's blood pressure
Organisation: Health Education England/NHS
Type: Film
Date published: January 2021
Description: This video was developed with experts by experience who have a learning disability but it is for
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How to use a pulse oximeter at home
Organisation: NHS
Type: Film
Date published: February 2021
Description: This video explains how to use the pulse oximeter and take readings, and when to seek help.
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Intro to Annual Health Checks for people with a Learning Disability for carers and families
Organisation: AHSN Network
Type: Film
Date published: Oct 2021
Description: A video for carers and families who care for someone with a learning disability, to assist them on understanding more about annual health checks.
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Introduction to Annual Health Checks for people with a Learning Disability
Organisation: Academic Health Science Networks
Type: Film
Date published: October 2021
Description: This video is for people with a learning disability, to help them understand how an annual health check can help them.
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Learning Disability Rugby League
Organisation: Rugby League
Type: Physical Activity Group
Date published: Founded in 2018
Description: Learning Disability Rugby League (LDRL) is a variant of the game developed to ensure people with a learning disability can access and enjoy playing the game of Rugby League. This accessible offer is open to any individuals who have a learning disability or an associated condition.
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NHS: Stroke
Organisation: NHS England
Type: Website
Date published: Sep 2022
Description: Information about Stroke - is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off
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Oral Health for people with a learning disability
Organisation: Academic Health Science Networks
Type: Film
Date published: Oct 2021
Description: Oral health can be linked to cardiovascular health. This video is for people with a learning disability to help them manage their oral health.
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See Me - Andrew's Story
Organisation: NHS/Mixit Theatre Group
Type: Film
Date published: August 2021
Description: Reasonable Adjustments: Andrew's story is a powerful awareness video, co-produced after a series incident in a hospital, to promote behavioural change around people with a learning disability. It's an important learning resource about reasonable adjustments and not making assumptions about people with a learning disability.
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Stay Well This Winter
Organisation: NHS England
Type: Guidance booklet
Date published: Winter 2022/23
Description: Easy read version of the Stay Well This Winter guidance, which includes guidance on staying warm, looking after your mental health, vaccinations and more
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Stop Smoking
Organisation: Macmillan Support
Type: Easy Read guide
Date published: August 2009
Description: An easy read booklet about smoking
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Stroke and TIA in over 16s
Organisation: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Type: Guidance
Date published: April 2022
Description: Clinical advice on the diagnosis and acute management of stroke and TIA in the 48 hours after onset of symptoms.