Annual health checks

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Sometimes it can be hard to know when you are feeling ill.

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It can be difficult to tell someone when you feel ill.

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It is very important to go to your annual health check every year.

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You and your doctor can find any problems early to help you.

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Watch these films to find out more about annual health checks and health action plans

Charlotte's annual health check and health action plan.

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How a great annual health check and health action plan is helping Charlotte to keep healthy and stay well.

Harshi's learning disability annual health check and health action plan

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Harshi, her mum Khilna and their GP explain why it is important for people with a learning disability to have an annual health check and to follow a health action plan.

Your Annual Health Check (Makaton)

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Watch this video with Makaton signing to find out about annual health checks.

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Get ready for your health check

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Use this Getting ready for my health check guide (PDF) to help you get ready for your health check.

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It tells you about

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What to take with you

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What questions you may be asked

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What checks the doctor may do

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There are liaison nurses who work with doctors to help people with learning disabilities get good care and support.

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Your doctor will make a health action plan with you.

Health Action Plan

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Surrey Learning Disability Partnership Board has a health action plan template that you can use.

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The easy read health checklists will help you to stay healthy.

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Think about any problems you may be having

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The health action plan can be filled out with important information about you and your health actions.

Health action plan template form - Women

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This health action plan is for women.

Health action plan template female form fill version (PDF)

Health action plan template form – Men


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