What is an NHS Health Check?
A 20-30 minute screening check designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes and dementia.
What does the health check involve?
- Height, Weight and BMI
- Waist measurement
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol
- Lifestyle questions
- Hba1c Blood Glucose level test
At the end of the health check you receive a risk score which indicates the likelihood of you developing a cardiovascular condition in the next 10 years. There will be the opportunity to discuss how making any relevant lifestyle changes could make a difference to the risk score as well as onward referrals into other services if appropriate.
Who is eligible for an NHS Health Check?
Who can have a NHS Health Check?
Anyone living, working or registered at a GP in B&NES, aged between 40 – 74, who has not had an NHS Health Check in the past 5 years. NHS Health Checks are not available to those who are taking Statin medications or have been diagnosed with the following health conditions:
- Chronic Kidney Disease (stage 3-5)
- Diabetes (high blood glucose)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Atrial Fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)
- Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA – mini stroke)
- Hypercholesterolaemia (familial hypercholesterolaemia)
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Stroke
How often should you have a health check?
You should receive a letter from your GP surgery inviting you for a free NHS Health Check every 5 years.
For more information on the NHS Health Check go to https://www.healthcheck.nhs.uk/
Not eligible for an NHS Health Check?
We are able to offer lifestyle checks and Blood Pressure Checks to all demographics, some of whom may not be eligible for the full NHS Health Check.