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Crich Medical Practice

Crich Medical Practice, Oakwell Drive, Crich, Matlock DE4 5PB

Telephone: 01773 852966

WE'RE CLOSED Please note the phone lines open at 8.30am

South Wingfield Surgery, Inns Lane, South Wingfield, Alfreton DE55 7LW | Telephone: 01773 852966

Holloway Surgery, Mill Lane, Holloway, Matlock DE4 5AQ | Telephone: 01773 852966

🩺 Learning Disability Annual Health Checks

Annual Health Checks

Calendar years next to a stethoscope

What is an Annual Health Check?

A man in a wheelchair pointing at his chest and a woman standing up, also pointing at her chestAnnual Health Checks are for people with a learning disability.

 

Doctor at a desk with a 2023 calendarAn Annual Health Check is done by your doctor or a nurse once a year.

 

A woman smiling with her hands raised next to a love heart symbolIt is there to help you stay healthy.

 

A group of woman around a sign which says 14+You can get an Annual Health Check if you are aged 14 or older.

 

A picture of a group of men inside a circular arrow frameMost people with a learning disability can get an Annual Health Check.

 

A man with his thumbs up

Why is it good to have an Annual Health Check?

A woman thinking with a speech bubble above her headYou can talk to your doctor about anything you are worried about.

 

A man sitting in front of his doctor at a desk talking.You can get to know your nurse better.

 

A man standing in front of a heart shape of fruit and vegetablesYou can get ideas about how to be more healthy.

 

A man coughing and a medicine bottle being poured into a measuring cupIf there is anything wrong then the doctor can sort it out before it gets worse.

 

A young man raising his hand to ask a question

What happens at your Annual Health Check?

A nurse standing beside a doctor who is sitting at a deskA doctor or nurse from your surgery may:

 

A seated woman taking the blood pressure of a seated manCheck things about your body, like your heart and blood pressure.

 

A medicine bottle pouring medicine into a measuring cup within a speech bubble.Ask about any medicines you are taking.

 

Chips and vegetables in a speech bubbleAsk about the food you eat.

 

A hand holding a dip stick next to a sample bottle and a water symbolCheck your blood and your wee.

 

Three pictures of the same woman in a speech bubble. One picture is thinking, another is celebrating and the other has her hands over her ears.Ask about how you are feeling.

 

A man in a wheel chair with one hand raised sitting next to a light bulb

Top tips for your Annual Health Check

A couple greeting each other with a handshakeYou can bring someone with you if you like.

 

A man with his hand raised asking a questionAsk the doctor to explain anything you do not understand.

 

A man with both palms of his hands facing upwards with a speech bubbleTell the doctor how you really feel, it will help them to help you.

 

A smiling man next to a clockTake your time.

 

A woman frowning with the palm of her hand stretched out in front of herYou can say no if there is a part of the health check you do not want to do.

 

A patient sitting across a desk from a doctorRemember, your doctor is there to help you, so you do not need to feel worried.

 

A book with the words My Plan on the front

Health action plans

A woman in a wheel chair with her hand raised to ask a questionAsk your doctor to give you a health action plan at your Annual Health Check

 

A woman sitting across a desk from a doctor with a My Plan bookA health action plan is written by you and your doctor.

 

A woman holding up a list with her thumbs upYour health action plan tells you the things you need to do to keep healthy.

 

A woman yawning in bed and a couple talkingLike getting enough sleep or talking to someone when you feel worried.

 

A woman with her hand on her heart next to a My Plan bookIt says how you will get the support you need with your health.

 

A woman sitting at a table with a man. The woman is showing the man a leafletLike how your doctor can make sure your appointments are easy to understand.

 

Crich Medical Practice

  • Monday08:00am to 06:30pm
  • Tuesday08:00am to 06:30pm
  • Wednesday08:00am to 04:30pm
  • Thursday08:00am to 06:30pm
  • Friday08:00am to 06:30pm
  • SaturdayCLOSED
  • SundayCLOSED

South Wingfield Surgery

  • Monday08:30am to 01:00pm
    03:00pm to 06:30pm
  • Tuesday08:30am to 01:00pm
  • Wednesday03:00pm to 06:30pm
  • Thursday08:30am to 01:00pm
  • Friday03:00pm to 06:30pm
  • SaturdayCLOSED
  • SundayCLOSED

Holloway Surgery

  • Monday08:30am to 01:00pm
  • Tuesday03:00pm to 06:30pm
  • Wednesday08:30am to 01:00pm
  • Thursday03:00pm to 06:30pm
  • Friday08:30am to 01:00pm
  • SaturdayCLOSED
  • SundayCLOSED