Three-quarters of Scots with learning disabilities not offered health check

The Scottish Government policy was introduced in a bid to improve poor health outcomes.

More than three quarters of eligible Scots with learning disabilities were not offered a promised health check last year.

The Scottish Government policy was introduced three years ago in a bid to improve poor health outcomes.

But some health boards like NHS Lanarkshire are yet to offer a single check.

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