Accessible Resources
Patient and Public Resources
This page provides accessible, easy-to-understand information for patients and carers.
We work closely with the North East and North Cumbria Learning Disability and Autism Network.
Our goal is to ensure that everyone can find the support and guidance they need, regardless of background or ability.
It includes practical resources to help patients and carers make informed decisions about care.
The content is written in plain language and follows accessibility standards.
A short film which explains how making small changes can reduce your risk of getting cancer.
Here are some films about signs of cancer and when you should go to your GP (doctor)
Signs of cancer
Lung cancer
Know your Breasts
Male Breast cancer
Easy read booklets are available here:
Books Beyond Words have easy read guides for breast, cervical and bowel screening as well as having a colonoscopy.
For free downloads go to Free downloads — Beyond Words
These films will help you get the most out of going to see your GP
Going to the GP for a face to face appointment
Having a telephone appointment with your GP
Having a video appointment with your GP
These films are about having a diagnostic test.
Having an x-ray
Having an MRI
Having a CT Scan
The rapid diagnostic service is a team of people who will help you find out why you are unwell.
This easy read document tells you what to expect when you are referred to the service.
Sometimes you may need to come into hospital for treatment.
This document tells you important things about coming to hospital.
What to do when you are coming to hospital
Under the Equality Act 2010 the NHS must make it as easy for disabled people to use health services as it is for people who are not disabled.
This reasonable adjustments card can be used to tell health and care services the help you need.
A health and care passport is about you and your health needs.
It can help health care staff to understand how to make things easier for you.
Use this document to share the things that are important to you when attending health or care appointments.
Macmillan have a large range of easy read booklets that cover lots of information about cancer.
You can see all their booklets at Easy read cancer information | Macmillan Cancer Support
