Going to the doctor is not always easy if you have a learning disability.

By joining the learning disability register you can get:

• extra support when you visit your doctor - including making an appointment
• help to understand your doctor and your information
• more time to talk about how you are feeling.

You can join the register at any age from birth onwards. Joining the register could also mean you can have a free Annual Health Check.

The LDR inclusion Tool – Carers guide explains why the learning disability register, annual health checks, and health action plans are important. It also explains how you can help make sure the people you support get the health services they are entitled to.

Mencap have got some useful guides. The guides include a template letter that you can use to join the register.

You may also find these video's about Annual Health Checks useful:

Introduction to annual health checks for people with a learning disability.

Introduction to annual health checks for people with a learning disability for carers and families.