One area delegates will focus on is the idea of health checks for people with learning disabilities. Speakers from a range of backgrounds including a consultant physician, a parent carer, a self advocate, a GP and a specialist nurse, will give their perspectives on the current services offered. Workshops following the presentations will look at the feasibility of health MOTs for people with learning disabilities. Other speakers throughout the day will cover topics including the law and issues of consent and choice, undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and GP views on delivery of care to people with learning disabilities. A visit to the GP may cause many difficulties for a patient with a learning disability who may need help getting there or someone to accompany and speak for them.
Journalists are welcome to attend the conference.
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