By Mencap
Your needs respected, better healthcare, free annual health checks. That’s what being on the learning disability register could mean for you.
We’ve made it quicker and easier to join the
learning disability register
The learning disability register is a list of people with a learning disability that the doctor’s surgery looks after.
. And today we’re launching Mencap’s I’m In
campaign
A campaign is when people work together to try to change something.
, to get more people to join.
Use our letter builder, to quickly make a letter for your GP surgery. It will ask you some questions that your doctor will need to know to get you registered.
Once you've made your letter, print it or email it and then take it to your GP practice! They will make a decision about adding you to the register. Mencap are here to help if you run into any problems with getting on.
People with a learning disability A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things. are dying on average nearly 20 years younger than people without a learning disability.
And almost 2 in 5 deaths were avoidable.
The learning disability register and the learning disability
annual health check
An annual health check is when you see a nurse or doctor once a year so they can help you stay well. Everyone aged 14 or over who has a learning disability should be invited for an annual health check.
, is an important way we can look after our health. Because people with a learning disability deserve better healthcare services.
Everyone with a learning disability has the chance to be on the register. It doesn’t matter how old you are, if you have a formal diagnosis A diagnosis is when a medical professional like a doctor has said you have a certain illness or condition. , or are still waiting for one. You’re still eligible, so if you haven't joined the register yet, build your letter today.
If you want to stand alongside people with a learning disability, we’ve made it easy to join the I’m In campaign too
Whether you’re a group or an individual, sign up to the campaign to find out how you can say I’m In.
We’ll send you a free badge too!
