The surgery will be closed on the afternoon of Thursday 19th November from 12.30 for training. If you have an urgent health care need that cannot wait until we re-open, please call 111.
Learning Disability Information
🤝 We can support you
We can make changes to help you get the care you need.
These are called reasonable adjustments.
🛠️ What help can we give?
We can offer:
⏰ Longer appointments
🔇 A quiet room instead of a busy waiting area
🕐 Appointments at quiet times of the day
📄 Easy Read information
👤 A named person for us to contact
💬 How to ask for support
If you would like help, please tell us.
👤 You can ask for yourself
👨👩👧 You can ask for someone you care for
☎️📧 Contact us
☎️ Phone reception 01462 453232
➡️ Ask for a call back from the Care Co-ordinator
📧 Email
➡️ e82075.regalchamberssurgery@nhs.net
🤝 How we can help
The Care Co-ordinator can help with:
📅 Booking your annual health check
🧭 Finding local support services
📄 Help with forms and admin
💡 Getting the right support for you
🌐 Other support
Hertfordshire County Council can also help you.
They offer advice and support for people with learning disabilities.
🔎 You can find more information on their website.
Asking for support | Hertfordshire County Council
Help with your health | Learning disabilities | Hertfordshire County Council
🩺 Annual health check
❓ Who can have a health check?
You can have a free health check every year if:
🎂 You are 14 years old or over
🧠 You have a learning disability
❓ Not sure if you had one?
☎️ Call the surgery
➡️ We can check for you
📝 Before your appointment
You will be asked to fill in a questionnaire.
👤 You can do this yourself
👨👩👧 Or ask someone to help you
Below is a copy of what the annual health check questionnaire looks like
Annual Health Check Preparation Form
Communication and reasonable adjustments form
🩺 What we will check
❤️ Blood pressure
📏 Height
⚖️ Weight
🧠 Mental health
💪 Physical health
💊 Your medication
We will:
✔️ Check your medicines
✔️ Make sure they are right for you
✔️ Check the amount is correct
💬 Tell us how you feel
😊 If you feel worried, please tell us
We will help make things easier for you
🟣 Purple Folder
📁 What is the Purple Folder?
The Purple Folder is for adults with learning disabilities.
It helps you:
📝 Keep your health information
💜 Share what is important to you
👩⚕️ Help doctors and nurses understand your needs
🎒 Bring it with you
Please bring your Purple Folder to all appointments.
ℹ️ Want one?
📧 Email: purplefolder@hertfordshire.gov.uk
🔎 Or visit the Hertfordshire County Council website
The Purple Folder | Hertfordshire County Council
👶 Under 18s
Young people can get help to prepare for adult life.
Preparing for a Healthy Adulthood (hertfordshire.gov.uk)
📝 Easy Read
📄 Easy Read documents are available, we also have easy read information leaflets for various conditions in the surgery
Stay Healthy at Home Checklist
📝 Online Feedback Form
Opening Times
- Monday08:00am to 06:30pm
- Tuesday08:00am to 06:30pm
- Wednesday08:00am to 06:30pm
- Thursday08:00am to 06:30pm
- Friday08:00am to 06:30pm
- SaturdayCLOSED
- SundayCLOSED
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