Big Learning Disability survey findings: Healthcare

Big Learning Disability survey findings: Healthcare

A woman holding up a green tick sign with her thumbs up

Nearly half said their most recent doctor, or hospital appointment was good.

A woman holding up a red cross sign with her thumbs down

Over 1 in 10 said their appointment was poor.
A graph to show 1:10 people

A woman in a wheelchair surrounded by reasonable adjustments including an easy read, a longer appointment time and a speech bubble telling people what she needs.

Most people said extra reasonable adjustments would have made their appointment better.

Reasonable adjustments are small changes that can help people with a learning disability to be treated equally.

A woman on the phone to her doctor

Some people said they would prefer face to face appointments instead of telephone or video appointments.

Three people sitting on chairs in front of a big stop watch and waiting.

Some people said they would prefer shorter waiting times before seeing the GP or hospital doctor.

A woman checking her wrist watch and frowning

Some people said they would like to have longer appointments.

A man with his hand on his chin sitting behind a doctors desk. The doctor is sitting and reading a book.

Some people said they would like their doctor, or hospital doctor to have a better understanding of learning disabilities.

A man having his blood pressure checked by a doctor

Annual health checks

Nearly half of people said they have had an annual heath check in the last year.

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Nearly 6 in 10 people said their most recent annual health check was good.
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A woman holding up a red cross sign with her thumbs down

A few people said their most recent annual health check was poor.

A page with the title Health Action Plan.

Almost 6 in 10 people said they did not get a health action plan at their most recent annual health check.
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A health action plan is a booklet that shows:

  • your health needs
  • what will happen about your health needs (including what you need to do)
  • who will help
  • when your next appointment will be