Annual health checks – Learning disabilities

An Annual Health Check is done by your doctor once a year. Your doctor will take a closer look at how you are doing – making sure you’re healthy.

• It is available for most people aged 14 and older with a learning disability at GP surgeries that offer the service.
• You don’t need to be ill to get a health check, but you can ask your doctor about anything that is hurting or worrying you.
• It is a good way to get to know your doctor better, and for them to find out more about you.

You can find out if you can get a health check by asking your doctor.

Useful links

Resources for people with a Learning Disability

• Dont Miss Out – on your LD Registration – NHS
• Health check Easy read leaflet (Mencap)
• Annual health checks – Easy read (Mencap)

Videos

• Health is Everybody’s Responsibility
• Dont Miss Out – Our Stories
• Be Healthy, Be Happy – Don’t Miss Out