I have an annual HbA1c, maybe because I'm an "old hand". In the beginning (1997) I used to have bi-annual HbA1c checks which is why I thought that maybe the original poster might get a surprise when he is asked to have a checkup as he is just coming up to 6 months since diagnosis. My own surgery just phone to get me to make an appointment, but only annually.
I have never had the opportunity for foot care and that's always something I've had to self fund. Eye screening is annual for me as well although I did fall off the list once and had to chase them up, sorted out very quickly, so no problem.