Constipation resources for carers

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Constipation can be a life–threatening issue for people with a learning disability who are at heightened risk from complications if it is left untreated.

In fact, 23% of people with a learning disability who died in 2019 had constipation as a long-term condition.

People with a learning disability may also be less likely to recognise the symptoms of constipation and be able to communicate their symptoms, increasing the risk of serious consequences.

We have launched a constipation campaign to support people with a learning disability, their carers and people who work in primary care.

The following resources will help carers of people with a learning disability to have conversations about constipation with those they care for.

We have also published resources for people with a learning disability and people who work in primary care.

Animation

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A short animation to help people with a learning disability know the signs of constipation and understand the importance of getting the right help.

For more resources about constipation visit the Constipation resources page on our website.

Published 27 July 2023.

 

Poster for carers (landscape)

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Accessible webpage version published 27 July 2023.

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High-resolution print-ready PDF version published 27 July 2023.

 

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Digital PDF version, for use on websites, published 27 July 2023.

Poster for carers (portrait)

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Accessible webpage version published 27 July 2023.

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High-resolution print-ready PDF version published 27 July 2023.

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Digital PDF version, for use on websites, published 27 July 2023.

Leaflet for carers

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Accessible webpage version published 27 July 2023.

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Leaflet for carers

Leaflet for carers

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  • 2 MB
  • 2 pages

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High-resolution print-ready PDF version published 27 July 2023.

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Leaflet for carers

Leaflet for carers

  • PDF
  • 652 KB
  • 2 pages

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Digital PDF version, for use on websites, published 27 July 2023.

Bristol stool chart

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High-resolution print-ready PDF version published 27 July 2023 and updated 24 August 2023.

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Digital PDF version, for use on websites, published 27 July 2023 and updated 24 August 2023.

Social media posts

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Social media post 1 - Facebook

Social media post 1 - Facebook

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Accessible image text

Let’s talk about constipation.

People with a learning disability need your support.

Published 27 July 2023.

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Social media post 2 - Facebook

Social media post 2 - Facebook

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  • 238 KB
  • 1 pages

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Accessible image text

Did you know?

People with a learning disability are more likely to get constipation – and may even die from it if it is left untreated.

Published 27 July 2023.

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Social media post 1 - Instagram

Social media post 1 - Instagram

  • JPEG image
  • 405 KB
  • 1 pages

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Accessible image text

Let’s talk about constipation.

People with a learning disability need your support.

Published 27 July 2023.

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Social media post 2 - Instagram

Social media post 2 - Instagram

  • JPEG image
  • 311 KB
  • 1 pages

Summary

Accessible image text

Did you know?

People with a learning disability are more likely to get constipation – and may even die from it if it is left untreated.

Published 27 July 2023.

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Social media post 1 - Twitter

Social media post 1 - Twitter

  • JPEG image
  • 428 KB
  • 1 pages

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Accessible image text

Let’s talk about constipation.

People with a learning disability need your support.

Published 27 July 2023.

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Social media post 2 - Twitter

Social media post 2 - Twitter

  • JPEG image
  • 358 KB
  • 1 pages

Summary

Accessible image text

Did you know?

People with a learning disability are more likely to get constipation – and may even die from it if it is left untreated.

Published 27 July 2023.

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Web image 1

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People with a learning disability are much more likely to experience constipation, and to have their symptoms overlooked.

If you care for someone with a learning disability, help them avoid the serious consequences of constipation by making sure they know the signs and know to tell someone they trust.

For information and resources to help you discuss constipation with those you care for visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/constipation-resources-for-carers/.

Published 27 July 2023.

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Web image 2

Web image 2

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Resources to support people with a learning disability experiencing constipation.

Published 27 July 2023.

Template editorial copy

Template editorial copy for carers is available on page 11 of the Constipation campaign toolkit (PDF version)