Adult Learning Disability Service
Materials for people with a learning disability and health professionalsThe Adult Learning Disability Service 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.
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.
