Managing services for another person in the NHS App
Managing services for another person in the NHS App If you have proxy access to the health records of a family member or someone else you look after, here is how to switch to their profile in the NHS App so you can act on their behalf. Follow the step-by-step instructions or watch the video … 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: Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children
Easy-read guides Disability Living Allowance for children 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
Health Equality: Rights, Reasonable Adjustments and Annual Health Checks
Health Equality: Rights, Reasonable Adjustments and Annual Health Checks The Equality Act 2010 says no one should be discriminated against because of why they are. It set out what are called ‘Protected Characteristics’. It made it illegal for people to be treated unfairly because of these traits in education, employment, housing or public services. The … Continued
Health & Care Passport
The Little Orange Book
The Little Orange Book The Little Orange Book helps parents of under-fives with practical information about common childhood conditions. Distributed to all new mums in Newcastle and Gateshead through health visitors, this little gem helps parents and carers to recognise and respond to a range of common diseases, illnesses and conditions as well as pointing you … Continued
Supporting People with Disabilities
Supporting People with Disabilities Financial support There are several different allowances and benefits available to people who need help due to illness or disability. A parent or guardian can claim Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for a child under the age of 16 who needs help looking after themselves or getting about. It has … Continued