Your Annual Health Check

A Picture Guide to Your Annual Health Check

  • You have been invited for an Annual Health Check.
  • This is a health appointment for people with a learning disability.
  • Annual Health Checks help spot health problems early.
  • You can bring a family member, friend or support worker.

Before your appointment

  • Write down any questions you want to ask.
  • Bring a list of your medicines if you take any.
  • Bring your hospital passport if you have one.
    • A hospital passport tells staff about your needs and how to help you.

Need extra support?

  • Tell us if you need reasonable adjustments.
  • This means support to help make your appointment easier.

Examples:

  • Extra time
  • A quiet place to wait
  • Easy Read information
Car Park

Step 1

This is the building and car park.

The car park can be busy

If you're driving, allow extra time to park.

Building Entrance

Step 2

This is the entrance to Frome Medical Practice.

Go in through both sets of double doors.

Atrium

Step 3

Check in to tell us you are here.

You can:

  • Use the check in screens.

or

  • go to the information desk.
Self Check in Screens

Step 4

Use the self check in screens.

Enter your date of birth to tell us you are here

The screen will tell you which waiting area to go to.

Info Desk

Or

Wait in line for the information desk.

Tell the staff your name and what appointment you have come for.

You can also ask for help here.

Map

Step 5

If you are not sure where to go, there is a map in the entrance area.

Information desk staff can also help you find the right waiting area.

Waiting Area

Step 6

This is waiting Area 3 (yellow area). Look for the number 3 signs.

his is usually where you will wait.

The waiting area can be busy or noisy. Tell us if you need a quiet place to wait.

Called in to a room

Step 7

The nurse will call your name when it is time for your health check.

Sometimes other appointments take longer than expected. This may mean you need to wait before you are called.

Consultation Room

Step 8

This is what the room may look like inside.

ou will sit down here with the nurse for your health check.

It will take about 45 minutes.

Talking

Step 9

The nurse will ask some questions about your health.

For example:

  • How are you feeling?
  • What medicines do you take?
  • Do you have any health worries?
Physical Check Equipment

Step 10

The nurse will offer some physical health checks.

You can choose which health checks you would like to have.

You can say no to any health check.

Ear Check

Step 11

The nurse may offer to check your ear health.

They will use a torch to look into your ears.

Chest Check

Step 12

The nurse may offer to check your heart and lungs.

They will place a stethoscope on your chest. This helps the nurse listen to your heart and lungs.

Mouth Checkl

Step 13

The nurse may offer to check the health of your teeth.

They will use a torch to look into your open mouth.

BP Check

Step 14

The nurse may offer to check your blood pressure.

This helps check your heart health.

A band will go around your arm and gently tighten.

Weight Check

Step 15

The nurse may offer to check your weight.

You will need to stand on some scales.

Height Check

Step 16

The nurse may offer to check your height.

You will need to stand next to a tape measure on the wall.

Talking

Step 17

You will have time to ask questions about your health.

You can ask questions at any time during your health check.

Health Action Plan

Step 18

You and the nurse may make a health action plan together.

This is a plan to help you stay healthy and get the support you need.

Building Doors

Step 19

This is the end of your health check.

You can go home when your health check has finished.

Thank you for coming. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

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