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.

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.