Guidance

Constipation and people with learning disabilities

Guidance to help health professionals, social care staff and family members prevent and manage constipation in someone with learning disabilities.

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Constipation reasonable adjustments guide: easy-read summary

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Constipation: making reasonable adjustments

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This guidance signposts resources that can be used to manage constipation and bowel care in people with learning disabilities, with examples of good practice in making reasonable adjustments.

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Published 8 May 2016

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