Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

17/06/2026

Our healthy living toolkits for people with a learning disability provide loads of helpful advice and details of support on better nutrition, hydration and physical activity.

Research shows that people with learning disabilities are significantly more likely to experience health conditions linked to poor nutrition and low levels of physical activity. In Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, more than one-in-ten (11%) of people with a learning disability are underweight, while one-in-three (33%) are living with obesity.

The Healthy Living Toolkits provide clear, accessible guidance tailored to three key audiences:
• Health professionals – with role-specific advice on identifying and monitoring concerns.
• Family and friend carers – offering practical tips and nutritional information.
• Individuals with lived experience – empowering people to take an active role in their own health.

The full set of toolkits are available for free download and there are specific versions for:
• People with lived experience: standard and easy read versions
• Family/friend carers
• Adult social care
• Carer providers
• GP practice staff
• Other healthcare professionals

More information available at:

A new set of healthy living toolkits have been launched today, 19 June 2025, to help support people with learning disabilities to lead healthier and happier lives. The toolkits, developed by the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Learning Disabilities and Autism (LDA) Collaborative, aim to....

17/06/2026

Learning Disability Week: Seeing beyond barriers

As part of Learning Disability Awareness Week (15–21 June), this third story shows how personalised, compassionate care can make a real difference.

What we did ✅
For our third story, we look at how our team took a persistent, person-centred approach—building trust through home visits, completing a health check, and supporting him with their urgent care needs.

This included GP support, a direct hospital admission (avoiding A&E), and tailored adjustments for a calm environment.

The outcome 💬
✔️ Engaged with healthcare services
✔️ Accessed urgent treatment
✔️ Remained settled throughout

Why this matters ❤️
By seeing his barriers and responding with flexibility and support, we helped him access the urgent care he needed.

16/06/2026

Continence problems are common, but small changes can make big differences. Try:

• Cutting out fizzy drinks
• Switching to decaffeinated drinks
• Avoiding citrus drinks
• Drinking regularly through the day – 1.5 to 2 litres a day (6-8 mugs of water, decaff tea or decaff coffee)
• Pelvic floor exercises
• Losing wait if you are overweight

16/06/2026

Learning Disability Week: Seeing potential, not barriers

Here’s the second story for Learning Disability Awareness Week (15–21 June), highlighting how personalised, compassionate care can make a real difference.

Our team supported a man with a learning disability who had stopped coming to healthcare appointments and had never experienced a blood test, working gently and patiently to build trust and confidence.

How we saw him 👀
We recognised his anxiety, need for trust, and strong interest in superheroes.

What we did ✅
Built rapport through his interests and used a gradual, step-by-step approach to introduce health checks and the blood test.

During the appointment 💬
With clear communication, reassurance, and distraction techniques, he stayed calm.
✅ Blood sample taken for the first time

The outcome 🎉
✔️ First blood test completed
✔️ Felt proud and celebrated
✔️ More willing to engage with healthcare

Why this matters ❤️
By seeing what mattered to him, we turned a fearful experience into a positive one

15/06/2026

Learning Disability Week: Seeing the person

This is the first of five powerful stories from our teams, showing how personalised, compassionate care can make a real difference.

We supported a woman in her 60s with a learning disability who was anxious about bowel screening and found it difficult to understand the process.

How we saw her 👀
We recognised barriers including anxiety, cultural sensitivities, living alone, and difficulty understanding written information.

What we did ✅
Provided a home visit, clear step-by-step support, female-to-female care, and practical help—including posting the sample.

The outcome 💬
✔️ Screening completed (negative result)
✔️ Confidence improved
✔️ Wider health needs identified

Why this matters ❤️
By truly seeing her needs and adapting our approach, we helped her access screening she may otherwise have missed.

15/06/2026

It’s Learning Disability Awareness Week!

This week (15–21 June) is Learning Disability Awareness Week and this year’s theme “Do you see me?” is about truly seeing people with a learning disability — not just their needs, but who they are.

It’s a chance to promote inclusion, overcome barriers, and make sure everyone can access the care they deserve.

Throughout the week we’ll be looking at our teams’ powerful stories showing how personalised, compassionate care makes a real difference.

Because when we see people properly, we can support them better. 💙

12/06/2026

Building carer friendly communities means recognising carers, and making sure they know exactly where to find support when they need it. Carers can face challenges accessing the right help, balancing their own wellbeing, and navigating services, and we’re here to support you.

👉 Our Carers Pack, developed with local carers, brings together practical guidance and useful information, including:

-Getting started as a carer – who to contact and where to go for support
-Signposting to local services and the right teams
-Mental health and wellbeing support
-Helpful tips for day-to-day caring
-Information on the Carer’s Passport and how to apply
-Community support and local resources

Whether you’re new to caring or have been supporting someone for some time, you are not alone — support is available.

📘 Read the Carers Pack here: https://lptnhs.com/4x8jw0W

10/06/2026

Caring for someone is incredibly important, and so is making sure you get the support you need.

This Carers Week, we’re sharing some helpful steps to support your caring role:

✅ Register as a carer with the GP of the person you care for (and your GP if different) - it can be easier if you're registered with the same GP

✅ Ask your Local Authority (council) for a carers assessment

✅ Explore care and support needs assessments for the person you care for from your local council

✅ Check what benefits you may be entitled to, you can do this by visiting www.carersuk.org

✅ Get a Carers Passport

✅ If you work, speak to your employer about balancing work and caring

✅ Connect with local carers groups for support and community, you can find these on www.LLRjoy.com

✅ Look after your own mental health and wellbeing

✅ Reach out to local services if you need a break

You are not alone—support is available. Taking these steps can help you feel informed, supported and connected.

More information on these tips can be found in our Carers Pack, developed with carers: https://lptnhs.com/4x8jw0W

10/06/2026

You don’t have to navigate caring alone, support starts with one click.

Meet Joy, a simple way to find trusted local support across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Joy can help you to:

-Find local carer support groups and connect with others who understand
-Discover activities and opportunities to support your wellbeing
-Take time for yourself, with local options to help you rest and recharge

Looking after your own health and wellbeing is essential, and support is available when you need it.

👉 Visit www.llrjoy.com and enter your postcode to find services, groups and support close to home.

09/06/2026

Waiting for mental health, CAMHS or ADHD support can be a difficult time.

While You Wait offers trusted NHS‑approved guidance and practical support while people are waiting for care.

Find out more:
🔗 https://lptnhs.com/WhileYouWait