Check & Connect: Disabled people's right to health checks
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Midland Mencap
first published : October 2025
If you are 14 or older and have a learning disability, you can have a free health check at your doctor’s GP surgery every year. This is called an Annual Health Check.
It is your chance to talk about your health, ask questions, and make a plan to help you stay well.
What happens at your health check?
A nurse, doctor or another health professional will:
- Listen to you and/or your carer about how you are feeling
- Check things like your weight, heart rate, and blood pressure
- Talk about your mental health and how you are coping
- Review your medications and vaccinations
- Help you make a plan to keep healthy
The Annual Health Check can help spot problems early, before you feel unwell. It also helps make sure you get the right care and support.
REMEMBER: This is for people with a learning disability – not a learning difficulty like dyslexia or ADHD. You can ask your GP to check if you are on the Learning Disability Register so you get invited every year.
