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.
Attachments
Dysphagia_RA_report_FINAL.pdf
Dysphagia in people with learning difficulties: reasonable adjustments guidance (PHE, 8 May 2016)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dysphagia-and-people-with-learning-disabilities/dysphagia-in-people-with-learning-difficulties-reasonable-adjustments-guidance
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