Tuesday 5 February 2019

New data reveals 'shocking' uptake of yearly health checks

New data reveals 'shocking' uptake of yearly health checks Nearly half of people in England with a learning disability did not receive an annual health check last year, new data has revealed.

NHS figures released last week showed only 55 per cent of people with learning disabilities had a health check in 2017-18.

Although this has increased from 43 per cent in 2013-14, it is still far short of the new health check uptake target included in the long-term plan. The long-term plan set a goal of having at least 75 per cent of people aged 14 and over with a learning disability get a health check from their GP each year. HSJ

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