Easy Read: What is a great Annual Health Check?

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Annual Health Checks are important to make sure you are healthy and help you as soon as possible if there is something wrong.
If you are on the Learning Disability Register and over 14 years' old you should be offered an Annual Health Check once a year.
It is important to talk to the person who supports you and your doctor about your Annual Health Check.
You can ask for changes to make the appointment easier for you.
The doctor will use this time to get to know you, how you’re feeling and ways they can support your health and well-being.
If you are uncomfortable with any questions, checks or tests you do not have to do them.
But the more information the doctor has about you, the better they can care for you.
The doctor may ask you questions about:
How you are feeling.
Any concerns you have.
How you are managing any medical conditions you already have.
How you are getting on with medication you are taking.
Anything about your health and wellbeing that has changed.
What vaccines you have had.
If you have had Covid-19.
Your doctor may carry out these tests:
Height.
Weight.
Temperature.
Blood pressure.
Blood oxygen.