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Help the person communicate pain and discomfort in a way that is individual, respectful and easier for others to understand.
This editable Pain & Discomfort Communication Profile set is designed for families, carers and support teams working alongside children, young people and adults with learning disabilities. It helps record the person's usual presentation, changes that may be pain clues, how they show where something hurts and the communication support and reasonable adjustments that help during assessment.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
• One-Page Pain & Discomfort Communication Summary - key information at a glance
• Detailed Pain & Discomfort Communication Profile - 19 editable A4 pages
• Two editable Microsoft Word .docx files supplied together
SECTIONS INCLUDE
• The person's usual baseline when comfortable and well
• Yes, no, stop, help, distress and processing time
• Individual face, voice, movement, behaviour and routine changes
• Early signs and changes that may need more urgent attention
• How the person communicates the location of pain
• A personal pain and discomfort dictionary
• Accessible questions without a compulsory pain score
• Known health patterns and current professional-plan references
• Mouth, teeth, eating, drinking, toileting, movement and sleep
• Appointments, examinations and reasonable adjustments
• Comfort and communication support during assessment
• Observation, follow-up, information sharing and review
WHY FAMILIES AND SUPPORT TEAMS MAY FIND IT USEFUL
• Warm, plain-language prompts with no codes, keys or scoring system
• Treats behaviour as communication and a clue, not a diagnosis
• Makes changes from the person's own baseline easier to describe
• Helps organise relevant information before appointments or handovers
• Can be personalised, saved, updated and printed as needs change
• Created by a Learning Disability Nurse with 15 years' experience
PLEASE NOTE
This is a blank, independent communication template. It does not diagnose the cause or severity of pain and is not a clinical record, prescribed care plan, treatment plan, pain scale or official NHS form. It does not replace medical assessment, emergency help, medicines instructions or professional pain-assessment tools. New, worsening or concerning changes need appropriate health advice.
COMPATIBILITY
The files are supplied in .docx format and are intended for Microsoft Word versions that support .docx files. Very old software or other word-processing programs may display small formatting differences, so please check the pages after opening.
DIGITAL PRODUCT
This is an instant digital download. No physical item will be posted. Because the files are editable, page layout may move if large amounts of text are added or fonts are changed.
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Digital downloads
Your files will be available to download once payment is confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I receive?
You will receive the editable A4 Microsoft Word documents listed in the individual product description. They are supplied as an instant digital download. Nothing will be posted to you.
Do I need the newest version of Microsoft Word?
No. The files are supplied in .docx format and should open in versions of Microsoft Word that support this file type. Very old versions may occasionally display small formatting differences.
Can I edit and print the templates?
Yes. You can type directly into the documents, save your completed copies and print them when needed. Please check the page layout before printing, particularly after adding large amounts of text.
Can I use the files in Google Docs, Pages or another program?
The templates are created and checked in Microsoft Word. Other programs may open .docx files, but formatting can change, so compatibility and page layout cannot be guaranteed outside Microsoft Word.
Who are these resources for?
The resources are created primarily for parents and family carers supporting children, young people and adults with learning disabilities. Completed documents may also be shared with relevant health, education and social care professionals.
Are these official NHS or local authority forms?
No. These are independently created, person-centred templates from Learning Disabilities Support Studios. They are not official NHS, local authority, education or social care documents.
Do the templates replace professional advice or existing care plans?
No. The templates help organise and share information, but they do not replace clinical records, professional assessments, prescribed guidance, care plans, risk assessments or emergency advice.
What should I do if I have difficulty opening a file?
Please message me through Etsy and explain what is happening. I will be happy to help you check the download and resolve problems with the supplied files.