Dysphagia in people with learning difficulties: reasonable adjustments guidance (PHE, 8 May 2016)

Summary

Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing problems. There are different causes and types of dysphagia, and difficulties in any of the main stages of the eating, drinking and swallowing process can be called dysphagia. This guidance from Public Health England provides information on different aspects of making reasonable adjustments for people at risk of dysphagia including:

• Assessment of dysphagia
• Management of dysphagia
• Consent and capacity

The attached PDF includes an easy-read summary of the guidance.

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