People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people. An annual health check can improve people’s health by spotting problems earlier. For more information and a video about whats involved please see here:- https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/improving-health/annual-health-checks/
Dr Maeve Hanley and Jennifer the Healthcare Assistant perform the learning disability health reviews which take approximately an hour once per year to ensure that those with learning disabilities have support and any health issues are addressed.