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Helping to make cancer screening more accessible for people with a Learning Disability

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The first page in a two-page guide to coping in a heatwave from CHANGE.

The first page in a two-page guide to coping in a heatwave from CHANGE.

The second page in a two-page guide to coping in a heatwave from CHANGE.

The second page in a two-page guide to coping in a heatwave from CHANGE.

There will be a #heatwave in our part of the world this week.

Our CHANGE team have shared some useful tips for staying safe in hot weather in their #EasyRead guide to coping in heatwaves. Keep safe, everyone!

11.08.2025 08:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cervical screening films for women with learning disabilities and autistic women - YouTube A short collection of films co-produced by women with learning disabilities and / or autistic women. Find out everything you need to know about smear tests, ...

Five films made by autistic women, and women with a learning disability, highlight their experiences and provide top tips to encourage more women to have cervical screening...

tinyurl.com/32vvpwt5

06.08.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What happens at a smear test / cervical screening? (film 3 of 4)
YouTube video by Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance What happens at a smear test / cervical screening? (film 3 of 4)

Check out this fantastic video that explains what happens at cervical screening! It is co-produced by people with learning disabilities and Autism. #cervicalscreening

www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-wG...

05.08.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

LeDeR data: 15% of learning disability bowel cancer deaths occurred under age 50.

Current screening starts at 54. Our research recommends starting at 45 for people with LD.

See our international comparison, Bowel cancer in people with LD:
tinyurl.com/y83n5fyj

#DoYouSeeMe @kingsioppn.bsky.social

17.06.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Page one of our Easy Read coping in a heatwave guide.

Page one of our Easy Read coping in a heatwave guide.

Page two of our Easy Read coping in a heatwave guide.

Page two of our Easy Read coping in a heatwave guide.

We are in a #heatwave right now! In our two-page #EasyRead guide to keeping cool, we have plenty of tips such as having cold drinks and planning ahead.

See some of our other free resources at changepeople.org/resources

11.07.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's important that we know what HPV is so we know how to keep ourselves safe.

Having your HPV vaccination and going to your cervical screening test is the best way to keep yourself safe!

#CervicalScreening #HPV #HPVVaccine

04.07.2025 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The first page in a two-page guide to coping in a heatwave from CHANGE.

The first page in a two-page guide to coping in a heatwave from CHANGE.

The second page in a two-page guide to coping in a heatwave from CHANGE.

The second page in a two-page guide to coping in a heatwave from CHANGE.

Our @change-people.bsky.social team have put together an #EasyRead guide to coping during a #heatwave. If you are worried about the warm weather this weekend, there are some useful tips in the guide!

20.06.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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This pride month, we want everybody to be included in health care. Here is some easy read information about who should go for their cervical screening!

#CancerScreening #CervicalScreening #EasyRead

24.06.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A purple background with white text says 'NHS cancer screening' and a photo of 3 people with a learning disability. There is one woman in a wheelchair who smiles towards the camera. Another woman in the middle who wears a pink top and red hoodie. There is a man on the right who is wearing a blue shirt and smiles towards the camera.

A purple background with white text says 'NHS cancer screening' and a photo of 3 people with a learning disability. There is one woman in a wheelchair who smiles towards the camera. Another woman in the middle who wears a pink top and red hoodie. There is a man on the right who is wearing a blue shirt and smiles towards the camera.

🩺 Have you booked your cancer screening?

We’ve made easy read information to help you understand NHS cancer screening and what to do if you’re worried about symptoms.

πŸ’¬ It’s okay to ask questions and support to help you take the next step.

Read more about cancer screening here: brnw.ch/21wTbh4

05.06.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're looking for people to tell us their story about cancer screening! If you have a learning disability or care for somebody who does, please see this poster. #learningdisability #easyread #cancerscreening #cervicalscreening #bowelscreening #breastscreening

01.05.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"SEEKING RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS

Do you identify as a transgender man?
Are you over 18 and living in the UK?
Have you accessed cervical smear testing in the NHS at any stage of life?

YOUR STORY COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

It I hoped that we can learn from your experiences to make cervical smear testing feel more comfortable and safe for transgender men.

If you would like to share your experiences in an online interview, we invite you to contact the lead researcher, Uma Bartlett (She/Her), Trainee Clinical Psychologist, u2631772@uel.ac.uk

You will be offered a gift voucher for your time and effort.

This study has received ethical approval from the University of East London (Reference: 103)"

"SEEKING RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS Do you identify as a transgender man? Are you over 18 and living in the UK? Have you accessed cervical smear testing in the NHS at any stage of life? YOUR STORY COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE. It I hoped that we can learn from your experiences to make cervical smear testing feel more comfortable and safe for transgender men. If you would like to share your experiences in an online interview, we invite you to contact the lead researcher, Uma Bartlett (She/Her), Trainee Clinical Psychologist, u2631772@uel.ac.uk You will be offered a gift voucher for your time and effort. This study has received ethical approval from the University of East London (Reference: 103)"

Research request:
Researchers from the University of East London are conducting a piece of research to explore transgender men’s experiences of cervical smear testing in the NHS. If you are interested in sharing your story with them in an online interview, please email u2631772@uel.ac.uk

23.04.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/dfsmedia/1a6f23537f7f4519bb0cf14c45b2a629/3615-source/mac16321-e04-how-to-check-your-balls-testicles-er.pdf

Here is a link to a great easy read booklet from Macmillan about spotting testicular cancer and keeping safe.

It's important to know what is normal for your body and know when to go get help. #testicularcancer

t.co/MWtMD1zbGH

22.04.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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April is testicular cancer awareness month. It's important that we all know how to keep ourselves safe from cancer.

Here is a great easy read poster from Orchid & Coppafeel about how to check your testicles (Balls) and when to get help from your Doctor.

22.04.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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