Health screening for people with learning disabilities

Evidence shows that people with a learning disability are less likely to access health screening.

Uptake for certain screening tests is lower compared to the general population, and some tests can be harder for people with a learning disability to engage with.

The following resources and guidance are provided to help people with a learning disability better understand and access screening if they wish to do so.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening

Bowel cancer screening

Breast Screening

Cervical screening

Diabetic Eye Screening

Flu

Sexual Health screening