Learning disabilities
Anxiety - easy read
Easy read information about 'Anxiety' for those with learning disabilities.
Are you worried about your poo? (factsheet)
23% of people with a learning disability who died in 2019 had constipation as a long-term condition. People with a learning disability may also be less likely to recognise the symptoms of constipation and be able to communicate their symptoms, increasing the risk of serious consequences.
Better mental health services for people with learning disabilities and people with autism
An easy read summary of information about better mental health services for people with learning disabilities, and people with autism.
Bipolar disorder - easy read
Easy read information about 'Bipolar disorder' for those with learning disabilities.
Depression - easy read
Easy read information about 'Depression' for those with learning disabilities.
Get your free flu jab - easy read (A3 poster)
This easy read flu poster is for people with learning disabilities.
If you are ill or hurt and need help fast, but it is not a 999 emergency, use NHS 111 (easy read)
An easy read guide to NHS 111, including how to contact NHS 111 for urgent medical problems.
Keep safe from scams - easy read
This easy read guide provides advice and information on how to protect yourself from scams. The Trading Standards team works to safeguard communities and vulnerable people by engaging with communities and businesses to build resilience to scams and rogue traders.
Keeping yourself safe in the community
Finding the support you need in your local community can be really rewarding. But it’s good to remember a few simple things to help make sure you stay safe and have a positive experience.Living Well is a new approach to social care in Norfolk. It focuses on what people can do, rather than what they can’t.
Let's talk about constipation (A4 factsheet)
Constipation can kill if not treated. For people with a learning disability, it commonly causes complications which can lead to death. If you care for someone with a learning disability, your support is vital to keep them healthy and avoid the serious consequences of constipation.
Let's talk about constipation (A4 poster)
If you care for someone with a learning disability experiencing constipation, arrange an appointment with their GP surgery as soon as possible.
Living with dementia - easy read
Easy read information about 'Dementia' for those with learning disabilities.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - easy read
Easy read information about 'Obsessive compulsive disorder' for those with learning disabilities.
Protect yourself from flu, have the flu vaccine - easy read (A4 booklet)
An easy read version of flu booklet for people with learning disabilities. This resource is aimed at people who have, or care for someone with a learning disability.
Rapid COVID-19 tests - easy read (A4 leaflet)
This easy read leaflet encourages the use of free rapid lateral flow COVID tests for people without symptoms.
Scams and doorstep callers - easy read
This easy read guide provides advice and information on how to protect yourself from scams, particularly doorstep callers. The Trading Standards team works to safeguard communities and vulnerable people by engaging with communities and businesses to build resilience to scams and rogue traders.
Schizophrenia - easy read
Easy read information about 'Schizophrenia' for those with learning disabilities.
Spotting cancer early saves lives (easy read)
An easy read leaflet providing information on early diagnosis, using simple language and pictures.
Worried about coronarvirus (easy read)
A4 easy read booklet with 10 top tips to help improve your wellbeing.