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Constipation

Constipation

  • Constipation easy read leaflet

    Organisation: NHS England
    Type: Leaflet
    Date published: May 2019
    Description: Easy read leaflet about constipation.

  • Constipation leaflet - Information for families and carers

    Organisation: NHS England
    Type: Leaflet
    Date published: May 2019
    Description: Leaflet to help families and carers of people with a learning disability know the signs of constipation and what to do if you think someone is constipated

  • Constipation leaflet - Information for healthcare professionals

    Organisation: NHS England
    Type: Leaflet
    Date published: May 2019
    Description: Some people with a learning disability are more at risk of constipation than the general population, Reviews into the deaths of people with a learning disability have shown us that too many people are still dying from constipation.

  • How to use macrogol laxatives

    Organisation: NHS England
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2023
    Description: This video advises how to use macrogol laxatives. First – how do macrogol laxatives work? Secondly, how much laxative should be given? And lastly, how do we encourage children to take the laxatives?

  • Introduction and overview to constipation in children

    Organisation: NHS England
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2023
    Description: This short video gives a clear explanation of constipation which can be used with parents and children.

  • Keeping bowels healthy and getting poo in the loo

    Organisation: NHS England
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2023
    Description: This video talks about how to keep bowel healthy and getting the poo in the loo (potty training).

  • Managing constipation in children with a learning disability

    Organisation: NHS England
    Type: Film
    Date published: March 2023
    Description: The prevalence of constipation is much higher in children with additional needs – this video outlines why that may be and how to manage constipation in children with a learning disability.

  • National primary care clinical pathway for constipation in children

    Organisation: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)/British National Formulary for Children
    Type: Guidance
    Date published: March 2023
    Description: Guidance supports clinicians in the prevention and management of constipation in children and young people.

  • Poo Matters

    Organisation: NHS
    Type: Leaflet
    Date published: May 2019
    Description: Information for health professionals about constipation in people with a learning disability.

  • Poobusters Video

    Organisation: NHS
    Type: Accessible video
    Date published: Nov 2021
    Description: An accessible video for people with a Learning Disability, to facilitate conversation around constipation and what to do about it.

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