Learning Disability Annual Health Check
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Advice:
People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people. This does not need to be the case.
It is important that everyone over the age of 14 who is on their Doctor’s learning disability register has an annual health check. If you have a Learning Disability ask us about being added to the learning disability register.
An annual health check can help you stay well by talking to a Doctor or Nurse about your health and finding any problems early, so they can be sorted out.
You do not have to be ill to have a health check – in fact, most people have their annual health check when they are feeling well.
If you are worried about seeing a Doctor or Nurse, or there is anything we can do to make your appointment better, let us know.
We can make changes to help you. These are called reasonable adjustments.
The video and information below will help you understand more about Annual Health Checks and how you can get ready for your appointment.
- Video – https://vimeo.com/769003679
- Annual health check – easy read guide
- Getting ready for your annual health check – this will be sent before the annual health check to help you prepare and think about the things that you would like to ask the doctor
- Introduction to Annual Health Checks for People with a Learning Disability for Carers and Families
If you would like help, support or to connect with other people, please see our help and support section here .