Sometimes it can be hard to know when you are feeling ill.
It can be difficult to tell someone when you feel ill.
It is very important to go to your annual health check every year.
You and your doctor can find any problems early to help you.
Watch these films to find out more about annual health checks and health action plans
Charlotte's annual health check and health action plan.
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
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)
Watch this video with Makaton signing to find out about annual health checks.
Get ready for your health check
Use this Getting ready for my health check guide (PDF) to help you get ready for your health check.
It tells you about
What to take with you
What questions you may be asked
What checks the doctor may do
There are liaison nurses who work with doctors to help people with learning disabilities get good care and support.
Your doctor will make a health action plan with you.
Health Action Plan
Surrey Learning Disability Partnership Board has a health action plan template that you can use.
The easy read health checklists will help you to stay healthy.
Think about any problems you may be having
The health action plan can be filled out with important information about you and your health actions.
Health action plan template form - Women
This health action plan is for women.
Health action plan template form – Men
This health action plan is for men.