Annual health checks

Part of: The Community Learning Disability Nursing Service

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A doctor with a patient

Having a health check every year will help you stay healthy
A man flexing his muscles

It helps the doctors make sure that your body is working well, and that you are healthy
A woman standing next to a health action plan sheet

It also helps the doctor to get you any treatment you may need as soon as possible
A man walking into a health clinic
You can ask at your GP surgery/health centre for a health check. If you ask reception or your doctor to put you on the Learning Disability register, you will be invited for a health check every year.