Learning Disability Annual Reviews
Learning Disability Annual Reviews are important. We would like to offer these reviews to all patients over 14 with a learning disability. Usually they will be done in the surgery, by one of our nurses.
Dr Jarvis & Dr Quentin will help to answer questions and manage problems that the nurses cannot. Visits can be arranged for people who really can’t come into surgery.
It is helpful for the pre-health check questionnaire (PDF) to be completed beforehand and brought to the appointment.
We will create a Health Action Plan and send it to you after the appointment.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you need special arrangements to be made (such as particular times for your carer to come too, or a quieter waiting space) please do tell us.
Learning Disability Team
Dr Iain Jarvis, Dr Laura Quentin, Frankie Andango, Geraldine Lane, and Kim Peacey form the LD team.Sunflower Lanyard – Hidden Disabilities
At Aspen Medical Practice we know that not all disabilities are visible.
Our staff have been trained to recognise the Sunflower Lanyards developed by the Hidden Disability store which are being introduced across the UK. These lanyards let our staff know that you may need a little more time or help which they will be very happy to give.
The Butterfly Garden
The Butterfly garden is an educational, therapeutic and recreational scheme, based initially on gardening, but now offering so much more. It is a project for people of all ages dealing with disablement of any kind. It caters for those looking to escape the world, those looking to re-enter it and some, who are still just looking. Its doors are open to anyone without obligation.
Phone
01452 713068
Website
www.thebutterflygarden.orgNHS – Flu Vaccination Guide
The NHS has produced videos with information on flu vaccinations for those with a learning disability and their parents or carers.
Videos
The Flu Vaccination – a guide for people with a learning disability
The Flu Vaccination – a guide for parents and carers of people with a learning disabilityCoronavirus Easy Read Information
The Corona Virus is making many of us worried but trying to understand more about what is happening can be difficult for some people with additional needs, These resources help to simplify the information in an easy read format.
Downloads
Easy Read beating the virus (PDF)
Easy Read Swabbing for coronavirus (PDF)
Easy Read Community learning disability teams update (PDF)
Easy Read Information (PDF)Supercharged Me
Stay Supercharged and fully fit by having your Annual Health Check.
For anyone with a Learning Disability aged 14+.
Website
www.superchargedme.ukEasy read guides to common procedures
Having your temperature taken: flipbooks.leedsth.nhs.uk/LN004785
Having your pulse taken: flipbooks.leedsth.nhs.uk/LN004789Sexual Health D&G: Easy Read Leaflet – The Coil
Please view the Easy Read Leaflet – The Coil (PDF) for more information on what you need to know about the Coil.
Videos: Accessing Health Services and What to Expect
A series of short films about accessing health services is available from Inclusion Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire Active Inclusion Network
Join a range of inclusive activity and service providers to connect, share and discover. Receive updates from the network, hear from guest speakers and meet inclusion champions from Gloucestershire and beyond.
Website
www.wecanmove.net/network/network-gloucestershire-gainGloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC)
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC) provides specialist mental health and learning disability services to the people of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.
Phone
01452 894000
Website
www.ghc.nhs.ukThe Smear Test Film
‘The Smear Test Film’ is a health education film resource for women eligible for cervical screening (smear tests) who have mild and moderate learning disabilities.
The film has been designed and made by women who have learning disabilities to give women and their carers information about smear tests and their role in preventing cervical cancer and help women make a decision about whether to attend their smear test invitation.
Website
www.jostrust.org.ukMacmillan – Say Healthy Resources
Macmillan have created a variety of easy read, stay healthy booklets:
Being safe in the sun (PDF)
Breast care for women (PDF)
Healthy exercise (PDF)
Having safe sex (PDF)
Stop smoking (PDF)
How to check your balls (testicles) (PDF)Catch A Smile
Helping people with disabilities and special needs enjoy fishing at Elmore Fisheries, Elmore Lane West, Stonebench, Gloucester, GL2 3NW.
Phone
01452 722993
Website
catchasmile.co.uk
Email
enquiries@catchasmile.co.ukCoping With Death Easy Read
Coping with the death of a friend or someone in your family can be difficult. Please view the easy read leaflet for information and advice.
Download
Coping With Death Easy Read Leaflet (PDF)