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Am I making myself clear?: Mencap's guidelines for accessible writing
- Author:
- MENCAP
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This pamphlet gives advice about how to write with consideration for people with cognitive impairments and learning difficulties.
Treat me right: better healthcare for people with a learning disability
- Author:
- MENCAP
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report confirms that the NHS has a poor track record in dealing effectively with people with a learning disability. As a result, people with a learning disability have poorer health, greater health needs and shorter lives. There is a real concern that negative, discriminatory attitudes and poor communication skills amongst healthcare staff contribute to this unfortunate state of affairs. For many years it has been NHS policy that people with a learning disability should have equal access to mainstream services. Despite good intentions on the part of the Government and healthcare services – as demonstrated by good policy and practice guidance, ministerial and prime ministerial commitment – people with a learning disability still get a poor deal.