Annual Health Checks - FOI Response Register

1. The number of people with a learning disability that the health board recognises as eligible for a health check.

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested.

2. The number of people with a learning disability who have been offered a health check between 1st April 2023 to present [within current reporting period].

(I note the Scottish Government have said every person with a learning disability should have been offered a health check by 31st March 2024)

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested. Health checks specifically for learning disability have been arranged to start locally in August / September.

3. The number of people who have received health check upon accepting an offer of one between 1st April 2023 to present [within current reporting period]

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested.

4. The total amount of money the health board has received from the Scottish Government over the last two financial years to provide health checks to people with learning disabilities. 

22/23     £9,522

23/24     £9,523