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Launch of the Learning Disability Menopause Passport

January 20, 2026
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The North East and North Cumbria Learning Disability Network has been working with partners across North East North Cumbria on a Learning Disability Women’s Health programme.

As part of this they have launched the Learning Disability Menopause Passport. This is an easy read patient held document and is about:

  • Sharing accessible information to understand what the menopause and perimenopause is
  • Helping women with a learning disability and their families / carers to understand signs and symptoms
  • Helping women to understand how to stay well
  • Who can I talk too for information, support and treatment?
  • What might be my treatment options?
  • Reasonable adjustments
  • Empowering women to have the conversation about the menopause

The passport has been co-developed with a group of women with a learning disability in Teesside and the Tees Health Facilitation team at TEWV NHS FT.

It can be used by health and care professionals, women with a learning disability and family carers. It can be downloaded and completed online and then shared or it can be printed and completed.

An online version can be found here: https://necldnetwork.co.uk/work-programmes/health-inequalities/learning-disability-menopause-diamond-standards/

Limited printed copies are available for services in the North East North Cumbria. Please email [email protected]

 

North East & North Cumbria Positive Behavioural Support Contact Details

Website – www.pbsnec.co.uk

Email – [email protected]

Twitter/X – @pbsnec

YouTube – PBS NEC – YouTube

 

North East & North Cumbria Learning Disability and Autism Network Contact Details

Website – www.necldnetwork.co.uk

Email – [email protected]

Twitter/X – @necldnetwork

LinkedIn – North East & Cumbria Learning Disability Network

YouTube – North East & Cumbria Learning Disability Network – YouTube

 

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