"Getting Better" - DVDs About Health, for People with Learning Disabilities

"Getting Better" (2010) and "Getting Better in Hospital" (2011) are two new DVD packs about healthcare, designed to be accessible to patients with learning disabilities and support them in their dealings with the health services.

The DVDs are also being used successfully in the training of doctors, nurses, care workers, and support staff at all levels.

Funded by the Department of Health, these resourcess were produced by Leeds Animation Workshop, a not-for-profit co-operative, in consultation with patients, NHS staff, Mencap and other organisations. 

Each pack contains a short animated film and easy-read booklet. All the voices on the soundtrack are those of actors with learning disabilities. 

Each film contains 6 two-minute stories, featuring characters from various backgrounds and with a range of learning disabilities. People are seen asking questions, and speaking up for themselves. 

Watch clips: 

http://www.leedsanimation.org.uk/films/get_better.html

http://www.leedsanimation.org.uk/films/get_better_hospital.html 

Details from http://www.leedsanimation.org.uk/index.html

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