Adult Learning Disability Service
Materials for people with a learning disability and health professionalsThe easy-read materials on this section of the website, previously found at healthelanarkshire.co.uk, have been created into web pages from the existing PDF’s. PDF versions can still be downloaded on each of the pages.
If you require any of these materials that are not currently available, please email web@nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.Â
The Adult Learning Disability Service, also called HealthELanarkershire, has designed this section of the NHS Lanarkshire website to help people with a learning disability get accessible health information in various formats.
These webpages will hold the leaflets & booklets, DVD’s and easy read letter templates which will aid health professionals to communicate effectively with their patients. The information in the leaflets & booklets, DVD’s and easy read letter templates are intended only as a guide to people with learning disabilities and health and social care professionals.
We have taken the greatest care to ensure that the information on this site is of the best possible standard and greatest benefits to its users. Always consult your GP if you are concerned about your health.
Sexual Health Information
Treatments, Medicine and Health Matters
Cancer Treatments
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Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy Medicine is given to patients because they have cancer, it helps to shrink, kill the cancer cells or stop cancer coming back
- Internal Radiotherapy
Internal Radiotherapy is given to patients because they have cancer - External Radiation
External Radiation therapy is given to people who have cancer
Going to A&E
Medicine
Keeping Healthy
Keeping Safe
Cerebral Palsy
Tests
- MRI scan
MRI scan takes pictures of inside your body. - Biopsy
A Biopsy takes away some cells or tissues from your body - Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a test to check your colon (bowel) - CT Scan
CT Scans let us take pictures of the inside of your body and bones. - Ultrasound
Ultrasound scans let us take moving pictures of the inside of your body and bones. - Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a test that checks your tummy - Laparoscopy
Is an operation that allows the doctor to go inside your tummy. - Having your temperature taken
Having your temperature taken can let us know if you are unwell. - Plaster Cast
If you break a bone you may need to have a plaster cast put on. - Having an eye test in hospital
We may have to check your eyesight or vision for any problems - Having an injection
You may need to have an injection before you go on holiday, to stop you from becoming ill or to cure an illness. - Having your blood taken
Having your blood taken can let us know if you are unwell. - Having your blood pressure checked
Having your blood pressure checked will let us know if you are unwell. - Having an x-ray
X-rays let us take pictures of the inside of your body and bones. - Going for a Colposcopy
Surgery
- Having a Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is an operation to remove your womb. - Having a Mastectomy
A mastectomy is an operation to take away the whole breast - Colposcopy
A colposcopy is a test of your cervix - Prostatectomy
A prostatectomy is an operation to remove the prostate gland - Orchidectomy
An orchidectomy is an operation to remove one or both balls (testicles). - Total Hip Surgery
- Bed Exercises after total hip surgeryÂ
- Do’s and Don’ts after hip surgeryÂ
- Getting into bed after hip surgery
- Getting out of bed after hip replacement
- Getting into a car after hip surgery
- Getting out of a car after hip surgery
- Sitting down after a hip replacementÂ
- Stairs after hip surgeryÂ
- Standing and sitting after hip surgery
- Standing up after a hip replacement
- Walking after hip replacement
Your Feedback – comments, concerns and complaints
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to improving the service it provides to patients and their families. We therefore want to hear from you about your experience. If you would like to tell us about this please visit our feedback page.
