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Everyone can save energy
- Authors:
- LEEDS ANIMATION WORKSHOP, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Leeds Animation Workshop
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- (8 mins.), DVD
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Three short easy to understand animated films that show ways of keeping warm, saving energy, saving money and combating climate change. The films have been made for people with learning disabilities who are tenants, who live in sheltered housing, who already own a home of their own, or those about to start living independently. The DVD also comes with an accompanying poster, and can also be used for training purposes. Produced in consultation with CHANGE and Mencap.
Getting better in hospital
- Authors:
- LEEDS ANIMATION WORKSHOP, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Leeds Animation Workshop
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- (13 mins.), DVD
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Six short animated films about people with learning disabilities who need to go into hospital for different reasons. The films feature the following situations: going to A&E with a broken arm; going to the Diabetes clinic; needing an eye operation; being rushed to hospital with chest pains and having treatment for breast cancer. An easy read booklet is included in the pack.
Getting better
- Authors:
- LEEDS ANIMATION WORKSHOP, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Leeds Animation Workshop
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- (11 mins.), DVD
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Six short animated stories about people with learning disabilities who also have mental health problems. The films shows how people with learning disabilities need to stand up for themselves to get fair treatment and in order to look after their health. It also shows what to expect when visiting the doctor's, the clinic or visit the dentist. A booklet is included.
Food for thought: people with learning disabilities and family carers share their experiences of healthy eating
- Authors:
- SCOTTISH CONSORTIUM FOR LEARNING DISABILITY, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- DVD, booklet
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
In this DVD people with learning disabilities and their family carers tell their story of healthy eating. Their stories show how some people and families have overcome barriers to healthy eating. As well as healthy eating, the DVD also covers enjoying cooking and eating, having choice and control about what you eat, where you eat and who you eat with. It shows that healthy eating works best when everyone works together.
You can do it
- Authors:
- WEST GLASGOW COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE PARTNERSHIPS, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Glasgow University. Centre for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
Produced in collaboration with the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability and Glasgow Disability Sports Team, this DVD is designed to help people with learning disabilities get active. Also available to view online.
Turn your life around: person centred planning and families
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Valuing People Support Team, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Valuing People Support Team
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- London
A short film aimed at carers which presents the story of two families and their experiences of person centred planning. The DVD also contains background information about person centred planning and contacts for further information.
Living and dying with dignity
- Authors:
- FRIENDLY RESOURCE COMPANY, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Friendly Resource Company
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- Rotherham
This DVD presents the case of John, who has difficulties communicating, and who has a terminal illness. It looks at his time in and out of hospital, and the eventual decision for John to stay in his own home with support. It talks about the choices people have in end of life care and encourages people to talk about them to someone they trust. The DVD shows what happened and how the people supporting John were able to make this happen. This resource can be used when supporting people with learning disabilities, families, carers or when carrying out groupwork with people with learning disabilities. The DVD was produced by a team of people with learning disabilities working in partnership with professional film makers and specialist End of Life Care nurses.
Mutual caring: multimedia resources
- Authors:
- FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- DVD, CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- London
This 2-disc set include information developed as part of the Mutual Caring Project. The Mutual Caring Project was set up to help promote recognition of good practice and develop improved service provision for older families where the balance of the caring relationship between the long-term family carer (often a parent) and the person with learning disabilities (normally an adult son or daughter) has changed. This disc set highlights this neglected area and provides evidence of practical approaches that can be used in different settings. Disc 1 is a DVD with video stories of personal experiences and covers: being a carer; person centred planning; carers’ assessments; and group and peer support. Disc 2 is a CD-ROM containing all resources, tools and reports developed as part of the Mutual Caring Project. Resources have been made to help families, people with learning disabilities, staff, commissioners and others and include: Supporting You as an Older Family Carer; Supporting You and Your Family as You Grow Older Together; Supporting You to Support Your Family; Supporting Mutual Caring; Circles of Support and Mutual Caring; and Being a Carer and Having a Carer’s Assessment.
I could do that!: become a short break carer
- Authors:
- SHORT BREAKS NETWORK, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Short Breaks Network
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Seven short films introduce a variety of short break carers and workers, together with the children they support and their own families. A range of different settings are covered, including community activities, short break care in a carers home, a residential centre. The DVD is especially useful for organisations providing short breaks, child care and activities for disabled children in specialist settings. Also useful for any service recruiting people to provide short breaks and activities.
Make the move: guiding you towards adult life
- Authors:
- ENABLE Scotland, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- ENABLE Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
A CD developed for people with learning disabilities to help them understand what happens when they leave school and what choices they have. They may decide to go into work, training, college or a day service. Includes information on health, benefits and leisure opportunities. The CD may also be useful for parents, carers and those working with young people with complex needs.