New NHS campaign to help spot early signs of life-threatening constipation in people with a learning disability

New NHS campaign to help spot early signs of life-threatening constipation in people with a learning disability The NHS has launched a major new national campaign to support people with a learning disability, healthcare professionals and carers to spot the early signs of potentially life-threatening constipation.

The campaign, which has been co-created with people with lived experience, launches with a new animation and posters for use in different care settings to support conversations about constipation and ensure people with a learning disability can receive treatment at the earliest opportunity. NHS England