Accreditation programme launched for learning disability friendly GP practices across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Accreditation programme launched for learning disability friendly GP practices across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland A new programme has been launched to help GP practices across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) to become more accessible and welcoming for people with a learning disability. The new initiative has been designed to highlight and recognise the fantastic work […]
LPT launches sensory bags to support autistic people and people with a learning disability
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust working with their charity, Raising Health, have launched sensory bags across their community and mental health inpatient wards and services in a bid to further support autistic people and people with a learning disability. The initiative has been designed to offer comfort and reduce stress for autistic people and people with […]
LLR takes top spot in the Midlands for annual health checks for people with a learning disability
LLR takes top spot in the Midlands for annual health checks for people with a learning disability A project run by the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) Collaborative, to boost the rate of physical health checks completed for people with learning disabilities, is the most successful in the Midlands and […]
New members needed for health working group
New members needed for health working group The Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) is looking for people to join its Perinatal Pelvic Health Working Group in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. If you are passionate about improving perinatal pelvic health, the MNVP would welcome your involvement and support. By participating in focus groups, contributing to ongoing […]
Myth-busting and sharing experiences – encouraging cervical screening for people with learning disabilities
Myth-busting and sharing experiences – encouraging cervical screening for people with learning disabilities To encourage people with learning disabilities to come forward for cervical screening, two new videos are being promoted this week to dispel myths and provide reassurance as part of Learning Disability Week and Cervical Screening Week. The videos feature people with learning […]
New podcasts place health and social care under the spotlight
Health and social care staff in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) who work on integrated care, helping improve the lives of their patients in the area now have their first ever podcast.
