Early Detection and screening- resources at a small cost

Available from FAIR (Family Advice and Information) at a small cost
www.fairadvice.org.uk

Do I need a smear test?
2010. 12pp. Keep yourself healthy series. £1.
Illustrated booklet for women with learning difficulties. It explains what a smear test is, who should have one and when, and what the smear test will show.

Also available on the NHS Health Scotland website: www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/11839-DoINeedASmearTest.pdf

A guide to examining your breasts
2010. 8pp. Keep yourself healthy series. £1.
This illustrated booklet is aimed at women with learning difficulties. It describes why and how to examine the breasts and what to do if a change is noticed. Includes tips on staying healthy.

Also available on the NHS Health Scotland website: www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/12055-AGuideToExaminingYourBreasts.pdf

A guide to examining your breasts. [Multimedia pack]
2008. Keep yourself healthy series. £5.

This interactive CD uses sound, pictures and animation to help women check their breasts regularly for early signs of cancer. Includes the ‘Guide to examining your breasts’ leaflet.

A guide to examining your testicles
2009. 12pp. Keep yourself healthy series. £1.

Illustrated booklet aimed at men with learning difficulties. It explains how and when to examine the testicles and what to do if a change is noticed. Includes tips on general health.

Also available on the NHS Health Scotland website:
www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/12057-AGuideToExaminingYourTesticles.pdf.

A guide to examining your testicles [Multimedia pack]
2008. 12pp. Keep yourself healthy series. £5.
This interactive CD helps men check their testicles for early signs of cancer. The pack also includes the “guide to examining your testicles” booklet.

A guide to examining your testicles [Polish]
2003. 12pp. Keep yourself healthy series. Free.
Illustrated booklet aimed at men with learning difficulties. It explains how and when to examine the testicles and what to do if a change is noticed. Includes tips on general health.

Available only on the NHS Health Scotland website:
www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/3069-KeepYourselfHealthytesticles_LR_Polish_Sep03_pdf.pdf
A guide to having a smear test
2010. 12pp. Keep yourself healthy series. £1.
Illustrated booklet for women with learning difficulties. It explains what a smear test is, why it is important to have one, and what happens during the examination.

Also available on the NHS Health Scotland website:
www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/12059-AGuideToHavingASmearTest.pdf