Printable “what to ask” checklists
One-page checklists for appointments, assessments and meetings. Print one, tick what you want to cover and jot down the answers.
First appointments after a PURA diagnosis
For your first genetics, paediatric or neurology appointments. Tick what you want to cover and jot down the answers.
9 questions · print →Physio, OT and speech therapy
For a first assessment with an NHS or private therapist.
9 questions · print →AAC assessment
For a speech and language therapy or specialised AAC assessment.
9 questions · print →Wheelchair and seating assessment
For an NHS wheelchair, seating or posture appointment.
9 questions · print →Feeding team appointment
For a dietitian, feeding clinic or speech and language therapy swallowing appointment.
8 questions · print →Intensive therapy programme
For calls or visits with an intensive or block therapy centre, before you commit.
9 questions · print →Short breaks and carer's assessment
For your council's children with disabilities team or a carer's assessment.
8 questions · print →Claiming DLA and carer benefits
For filling in the DLA form or talking to an adviser.
8 questions · print →EHCP and school or nursery meetings
For SENCO meetings, EHC needs assessments and reviews in England. The other UK nations have their own systems.
8 questions · print →Moving to adult services
For transition reviews, benefit changes and adult care assessments, from about 14 onwards. Rules differ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
10 questions · print →Each checklist prints on one A4 page. Use your browser's print option or the print button on each page.