Diabetes
Where can I find more information on diabetes? Bristol Primary Care Trust Diabetes Pack and Diabetes photographic resource pack, both available on CD-Rom from New Friends Hall. Contact the...
View ArticleChallenging Behaviour
Behaviour that can be perceived as challenging This information has been collated from the 'Action on...Challenging Behaviour' resource pack. This pack is available for reference from your local...
View ArticleConsent and Capacity
What are the consent issues? If your work involves treating or caring for people with learning difficulties who are over 16 (anything from helping someone to dress – to supporting them with a visit to...
View ArticleCarers Needs
Things that Bristol Primary Care Teams should consider to support family carers 1. Identification of carers Staff in primary care teams are often the first point of contact for family carers. Primary...
View ArticleAdvocacy
Why people with learning difficulties are entitled to an advocate when important decisions are being made Valuing People the Government's White Paper includes guidance, which explicitly states, "people...
View ArticleAccessible Information
How do I make written information accessible to people with learning difficulties? Accessible Information is the use of images, symbols, tapes and CDs to make documents and information as clear and...
View ArticleAccessible Stickers
Please find below a list of downloadable printable pdf format stickers that can be used by GP practices. They are intended to be an accessible adjunct to prescription recommendations. The Stickers are...
View ArticleIdentify your GP Surgery
Identify your GP Practice Bristol is covered by three teams working from different bases. The learning difficulties team you work with is decided by which GP you are registered with. Please find below...
View ArticleWhat are Community Learning Difficulty Teams?
A Community Learning Difficulties Team (CLDT) is a group of specialist professional staff including staff from the local Social Services department. Together the team provide assessment, support,...
View ArticleWhat is a Learning Difficulty?
What is a Learning Difficulty? Learning Difficulties include the presence of: impaired intelligence, with impaired social functioning, which started before adulthood, with a lasting effect on...
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