Learning Disability patient assessment with Dr Ayesha Mahmud Episode 1 'Do not assume'

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Richard is joined by Dr Ayesha Mahmud who is a GP with specialist and personal interest in learning disabilities. During the episode we define learning disabilities, why it is important to clinical practice and what should be included in learning disability reviews. We then discuss a case including with Dr Ayesha of a concerned patient which includes pertinent history, investigations and referral.
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EHCP and related SEN services

http://www.coventry.gov.uk/homepage/1636/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities

https://www.coventry.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer

https://www.coventry.gov.uk/coventrys-special-educational-needs-disability-send-local-offer/statutory-assessment

https://www.coventry.gov.uk/special-educational-needs-disabilities/childrens-disability-register

https://www.coventry.gov.uk/special-educational-needs-disabilities/early-support-children-5-disabilities

https://www.coventry.gov.uk/coventry-send-support-service
Health

Information about annual health checks:

https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/learning-disability-services

Screening

Easy to access resources to understand the screening process:

Cervical

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/790791/CSP05_an_easy_guide_to_cervical_screening.pdf

Breast

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1166565/An_easy_guide_to_breast_screening_June23.pdf

https://phescreening.blog.gov.uk/2019/12/20/learning-disabilities-breast-screening-film/

Bowel

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/551cfff9e4b0f74d74cb307e/t/6091495eccfeef0790ab2467/1620134242898/An+Easy+Guide+to+Bowel+Cancer+Screening+-+2021.pdf

8. Easy read health information

Beyond Words
https://booksbeyondwords.co.uk/resources-dl

It has resources about screening, health checks and also resources with pictures for people who are unable to read.

There are resources about dealing with grief, bullying and law.

Breast screening

Cervical screening

Colonoscopy

Bowel screening

Testicular self examination

Visiting Sexual health clinic

Bowel movement and stools

College of Paramedics
Primary and Urgent Care (collegeofparamedics.co.uk)
Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub