Staying Healthy
If you have a learning disability you are 58 times more likely to die by the age of 50.
The H team is made up of people who have learning disabilities. They support other people to have better health. They can offer:-
- Healthy lifestyles training
- Easy to understand information leaflets on health subjects
- Training for health services staff
- Health buddies to support you and help you to speak up
Paul's story
53 year old Paul, a health buddy, has not been to the dentist since he left school. Tracey Smith (Dental Health Eductaion Officer) invited him to look around and use the dental equipment at a local practice to help him to overcome his anxietie. Lyn Wales who is a dentist at the practice answered questions and Paul has now arranged his first check up in a very long time.
If you would like to talk to the H team contact us on 024 7623 0028.
Click here for an article about the H team
The H team have produced a series of photostory leaflets about using health services. Please contact us for a full list. Below are two leaflets to show you what they are like.