Health action plans
If you have a learning disability, a health action plan should be created with you.
Annual health checks
From the age of 14, people who have a learning disability, and who are on the GP’s learning disability register, can have a free annual health check.
This is an important opportunity to discuss your physical and mental health with your GP and build relationships to help ensure your future good health. You do not have to be ill to have an annual health check, they are to help you stay well. Please read this letter for more information about annual health checks for young people with a learning disability.
People with learning disabilities are ten times more likely to have a significant sight problem and so you should make sure that you get your eyes tested regularly. Please read this leaflet for information about getting your eyes checked.
Learning disability service
The learning disability service can provide support for people aged 18+ with a learning disability when they see their GP, use primary care services, or when they have to go to hospital.