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This report by Pauline Heslop and Anna Marriott investigates the quality and effectiveness of annual health checks (AHC) for individuals with learning disabilities. The study found that although 71% had received AHC, issues such as inconsistent quality and failure to lead to Health Action Plans persisted. Recommendations include establishing minimum AHC requirements and developing accessible health action plans. The report also emphasizes the importance of having a named individual responsible for implementing these plans. This insightful workshop discusses challenges and suggests solutions to enhance the well-being of this vulnerable population.
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Confidential Inquiry into the deaths of people with learning disabilities Annual Health Checks Workshop Pauline Heslop Anna Marriott
Annual Health Checks • DES is designed to encourage GP practices to identify patients aged 18 and over with learning disabilities and offer an annual health check. • 71% had had AHC • 17% had received AHC > 12 months prior to their death • 12% had never had AHC.
Problems • Quality and recording of annual health checks was variable • Issue of what is included in the annual health check • Annual health checks were not always leading to Health Action Plans • Jessica’s story
Good practice • The majority of people whose deaths were reviewed had received AHC
Recommendations • Minimum requirements for Annual Health Checks should be introduced • Annual health checks should lead to a short, written accessible health action plan • Named individual responsible for actioning this.
