Invitation to AHC Arrange AHCs in April to complete before December Send accessible letter to all people with learning disability httpsnclgpwebsiteorgtopiclearningdisabilities Practice staff to consider telephoning the person to invite to ID: 918721
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Camden one page summary of London LD Annual Health Check Toolkit
Invitation to
AHCArrange AHCs in April, to complete before December.Send accessible letter, to all people with learning disability.https://ncl.gpwebsite.org/topic/learning-disabilitiesPractice staff to consider telephoning the person to invite to AHC to explain type of appointment offered and tounderstand what reasonable adjustments might be needed.
Virtual AHCGP to book the first part – 20 mins video call with doctor – noting reasonable adjustments requiredSend questionnaire (either via email or via post) for patient to email back before appointment.GP to book second part after video call (doctor for examination +/- nurse appointment) if required.
Checklist to enable video call
Do they have the needed technology? (smart phone, tablet, computer with webcam) Do they have a carer, support worker/family member who can support them and be present on the call?Explain a follow up face-to-face appointment may also be needed for physical checks with either doctor or nurse.Are they happy to do it this way?
Yes to all
Face-to-Face
AHC
Book 30 min face to face appointment with doctor
Advise how to minimise risk of infection whilst attending surgery
Send out questionnaire (either via email or post) Ask them to complete and send back via email or to bring to their appointment.
No to any
High risk
Low/ med risk
All patients on LD register over age 14 require an Annual Health Check (DES). Target >75%
Maintain LD registerIdentify people with learning disabilities and add to register. Regularly review and update
Risk assess and prioritiseConsider:clinical historycomorbidities/ medsrecent traumasupport for daily livingto decide whether a person needs to have a priority face-to-face or a less urgent, virtual annual health check.
To support the completion of good quality LD annual health checksTo facilitate completion of at least 75% AHCs each year to 31st March.
AIMSTo ensure best health in group who face inequality in morbidity and mortalityTo avoid unnecessary face to face contacts to reduce risk of catching COVID 19
Post
AHC actionsComplete Health Action Plan. Provide patient with an easy read copy .Check if patient is happy for HAP to be shared with carers/agencies (e.g. CLDS)Follow up any specific actions/ referrals, e.g. nursing appointment.Confirm screening status and attendance at screening appointments