The Barnet One Stop Shop is a neighbourhood collaboration between CLCH, local GPs from a group of practices called Barnet Primary Care Network 3, and charities. The service offers holistic health checks and lifestyle support to adults with learning disabilities in a way that suits them and their carers in the community.
Since the One Stop Shop opened at a community centre in March, 83 patients, who would have ordinarily received a general annual health assessment at their GP, have benefitted from being seen in this innovative way.
Prior to attending their assessment, patients speak with a Primary Care Network (PCN) care coordinator, who then welcomes them at their appointment and provides reassurance. Staff are trained to work with people who have learning disabilities and healthcare information is put in accessible formats, ensuring that the assessment process is as simple as possible.
At the appointment, the patient is offered an annual health check by a PCN nurse associate, a dietetic assessment by a CLCH dietitian, and is referred to further lifestyle support from Barnet Mencap, a charity for people with learning disabilities.
Carers looking after the patient also attend these appointments to meet Barnet Carers, a charity delivering reliable support for carers.
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