How to access annual health checks

At Autism Independence, we are here to support people with a learning disability and their families every step of the way.

Thanks to funding from the NHS, we’re working across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to make sure everyone gets the support they need to access their Annual Health Check.

If you or your loved one has a learning disability and comes from an ethnic minority background, we can help by:

Breaking down language barriers – explaining and translating the Annual Health Check in Polish, Punjabi, Somali, and Urdu, so nothing gets lost in translation.

Getting registered – helping you join your GP’s Learning Disability Register, which is the first step to accessing the right healthcare.

Making it easier – supporting with booking appointments, reminding you when it’s time and even coming along to the Annual Health Check if needed.

Ongoing support – helping you understand and follow your Health Action Plan, so you feel confident about next steps.

We know that healthcare can feel confusing or overwhelming sometimes, but you don’t have to go through it alone.

Watch our informative video to learn more about why Annual Health Checks matter and how we can support you.

Thank you

Thank you to our funders Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, as well as to The Therapeutic Media Company for filming the video and to one of our mums who agreed to take part in the video.