Annual Health Checks
Learning Disability Annual Health Checks
Annual Health Checks are for adults and young people aged 14 or over.
An annual health check helps you stay well by talking about your health and finding any problems early, so you get the right care.
Get checked out checklist
This checklist can be completed before your appointment.
Once completed bring it with you to the appointment.
You can also complete it online if this is easier for you. Please ask your GP about sending information electronically.
The checklist also contains links to other easy read resources.
Remember to tell the health staff your up to date contact information. It is good to tell health staff who is best to for them to contact if you need support like someone in your family or a carer.
Health check flyer
Information on annual health checks
NHS easy read newsletter about getting your health checked
This new issue of the easy read newsletter is about encouraging people to use health services and not being scared because of coronavirus. It has articles about:
- where to go if you are feeling poorly or something has changed in your body
- is it time to go to the dentist?
- getting your eyes and ears checked out
- getting help with your thoughts and feelings (your mental health)
- going to screening appointments
- what to do if you have a problem with a local health service
If you would like a paper copy or have ideas for future newsletters, let us know on engage@nhs.net