Learning Disability Register

How to join the Learning Disability Register

An easy read front cover of the Learning Disability Register

The learning disability register is a list of people who have a learning disability. 

A woman on the phone calling her doctor who is in a blue circle behind her

Doctors use it to make sure that people with a learning disability get the right support in the right ways.

A man in a red jumper talking on the phone

You can ask to be added to the learning disability register by contacting your GP surgery

A doctor is giving a patient a leaflet

Why is it good to join the register?

Your GP surgery will know to make things easier for you.

Find out about reasonable adjustments

A reminder letter for an annual health check

If you are over 14, your GP surgery should invite you for an annual health check every year.

Find out about annual health checks

A woman stands in front of a calendar with a reminder to get a vaccine

You and your carers will be invited for COVID booster vaccines and also get a free flu jab.

Find out about vaccines

A receptionist does not understand what's being said to her

What should I say if I want to join?

Not all receptionists will know about the register and may not be able to check it.

A hand can be seen writing in a diary

You may need to make an appointment with your GP to talk about the learning disability register.

A lady thinking of an answer

You could tell them about anything that makes it harder for you to look after your health.

A lady is talking on the phone. She is answering questions.

The GP will probably ask you some questions about your learning disability, and how it affects you.

A disability living allowance leaflet

You could tell them about any disability benefits you get.

A man talks to his social worker

You could tell them if you have a social worker

A word cloud of different words

You may use different words to describe your learning disability, such a learning difficulty or learning difference. However, it may be more helpful to say you have a learning disability to the doctor or receptionist at first.

A lady gets support to walk from her friend, using a walking frame.

You could tell them about what kind of support you need in your day-to-day life.

An adult lady helping a boy complete schoolwork

You could also tell them about any support you had or have at school.

A man talking to his support worker with a red cross over them

You do not have to get support from social services to be on the learning disability register.

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You do not have to take any tests to join the learning disability register.

A cross through a leaflet showing the disability living allowance

You do not have to get any disability benefit payments to join the learning disability register