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Lifestyle Information Sheets

Page Revised : 14May2009

Below are a number of useful and informative information leaflets on the subject of Lifestyle. All Pages are available in a printable PDF format for your convenience. Just click on the Information leaflet you wish to view.

Disability and Depression
This information sheet describes what depression is and gives suggestions on how to combat it.

Driving
This information sheet gives advice on issues that may arise when you begin learning to drive.

Eat Well - Age Well
Eating a varied and balanced diet is important for everyone. It helps you stay healthy, active and happy. This information sheet gives some great ideas on how to eat well.

Fit for Anything
Exercise is just as important for disabled people as for anyone. This information sheet gives advice on how exercise can help you.

Folic Acid and the Prevention of Spina Bifida and other Neural Tube Defects
This information sheet explains how folic acid can help to prevent Spina Bifida.

Going to Work
For many people with disabilities applying for a job or returning to the workplace can be a tough prospect. ASBAH member Simon Wrigley, a Work Preparation Facilitator with Local Solutions, a Liverpool-based charity, has kindly provided some expert advice for job seekers.

Money Management
This information sheet gives advice on budgeting and how to live independently.

Sex: Questions you may ask
This information sheet tries to answer some questions about sex that you may have.

Supplements

Pregnancy Supplement
This pregnancy supplement covers many of the issues surrounding pregnancy and Spina Bifida and or Hydrocephalus.

Transition Supplement
This supplement focusses on the transition period from teenage to adult years.

Employment Supplement
The employment supplement looks at people's experiences of of gaining employment and the barriers that people with spina bifida and or hydrocephalus face.

Young People (PDF Downloads)

Say 'No' to Bullying
Continence and You
Feel Good About Yourself
Keep It Clean!
Making Friends
More Talk About Sex!
Coping Under Pressure
This is Your Life! Ten tips for a healthier, happier you.