NHS Health Check

What is an NHS Health Check?

An NHS Health Check is a free check offered every 5 years for adults aged 40 to 74 who do not already have a condition that requires regular reviews.

An NHS Health Check assesses your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease and looks at ways you can reduce that risk.

What happens at your NHS Health Check appointment?

Before your appointment, we may send you an SMS questionnaire to complete. This allows us to collect some of the information needed for your NHS Health Check in advance.

Please complete the questionnaire before attending your appointment.

At your face-to-face appointment, we will usually:

• Measure your height and weight
• Check your blood pressure
• Check your cholesterol
• Review the information you have provided in advance
• Assess your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and discuss your results
• A blood sugar test may also be required depending on your circumstances and results.

What is not included?

An NHS Health Check is not a full medical examination or a general health MOT.

The appointment is specifically designed to assess your risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.

It is not an appointment to investigate new or ongoing symptoms, and you should not expect a comprehensive set of blood tests as part of the standard Health Check.

If you have a separate health concern or symptoms you would like investigated, please contact the practice so we can arrange an appropriate appointment.

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NHS Health Checks