What is your experience of 14+ annual health checks in Halton?

News - 19 December 2023

Halton SEND Parent Carers Forum (HSPCF) and Healthwatch Halton are working together on a project, looking at the eligibility for 14+ annual health checks in Halton.

Currently, to be eligible for a 14+ annual health check, is that you must have a learning disability. This means many individuals with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND), without having a learning disability are not entitled to a 14+ annual health check.
Image of a man having a health check done by a GP.

Many parents/carers of children with SEND, and some young people themselves, have expressed concerns around health inequalities and barriers seeking medical services. Therefore, they would like to be given the opportunity to have a 14+ annual health check.

We want to hear the views and experiences of 14+ annual health checks in Halton, from professionals, parents/carers and children/young people aged 14+.

We understand your time is precious, but if you could please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey using the link below, it would be very much appreciated.By completing the survey, you will also have the opportunity to enter into a free prize draw for a £25 gift card.

In January 2024 a small group of parents/carers, children/young people aged 14+ and professionals who have completed the survey will be invited to attend a focus group to gain further information to assist with the project.  Refreshments and a gift card will be offered to participants.

Parent / Carer and Children/Young people survey:

 
Take part in the Mentimeter parent/carer and child/young person survey now by clicking on the link below:

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