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

Send us Fan MailRichard 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.Please feel free to contact us if you have any [email protected]@nhs.netThank you as always to Scott for you help and support.EHCP and related SEN serviceshttp://www.coventry.gov.uk/homepage/1636/special-educational-needs-and-disabilitieshttps://www.coventry.gov.uk/sendlocalofferhttps://www.coventry.gov.uk/coventrys-special-educational-needs-disability-send-local-offer/statutory-assessmenthttps://www.coventry.gov.uk/special-educational-needs-disabilities/childrens-disability-registerhttps://www.coventry.gov.uk/special-educational-needs-disabilities/early-support-children-5-disabilitieshttps://www.coventry.gov.uk/coventry-send-support-serviceHealth Information about annual health checks:https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/learning-disability-services ScreeningEasy to access resources to understand the screening process:Cervicalhttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/790791/CSP05_an_easy_guide_to_cervical_screening.pdfBreasthttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1166565/An_easy_guide_to_breast_screening_June23.pdfhttps://phescreening.blog.gov.uk/2019/12/20/learning-disabilities-breast-screening-film/Bowelhttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/551cfff9e4b0f74d74cb307e/t/6091495eccfeef0790ab2467/1620134242898/An+Easy+Guide+to+Bowel+Cancer+Screening+-+2021.pdf8. Easy read health informationBeyond Wordshttps://booksbeyondwords.co.uk/resources-dlIt 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 screeningCervical screeningColonoscopyBowel screeningTesticular self examinationVisiting Sexual health clinicBowel movement and stoolsCollege of ParamedicsPrimary and Urgent Care (collegeofparamedics.co.uk)Coventry and Warwickshire Training HubHome - Coventry & Warwickshire Training Hub (cwtraininghub.co.uk)