NHS Health Checks
NHS Health Checks are for adults in the borough aged 40-74 who do not have a pre-existing condition.
The check will look at your circulatory and vascular health and assesses if you're at risk of getting a disabling vascular disease.
Arrange an NHS Health Check
You'll be invited for a free NHS Health Check every 5 years.
If you're registered with a GP surgery that offers the NHS Health Check, you should automatically get an invitation.
If you're not sure if you're eligible for an NHS Health Check and would like one, or if you are eligible but have not had an NHS Health Check in the last 5 years, contact your GP surgery for an appointment.
How you're assessed
When you have your NHS Health Check, you'll get an overall score that you can keep track of and seek to improve over time. Some think of this as their heart's age.
Your GP will chat with you and discuss your results. You'll be given advice and support to maintain or improve your vascular health.
There are 3 important parts of your NHS Health Check that you should know and, from time to time, monitor:
- Blood pressure
- BMI
- Cholesterol count
What people say
“Since my NHS Health Check, I have joined a gym, where I now use the treadmill for jogging and the exercise bike. I have also taken a closer look at my diet. Gone are the days of a few pints and a sandwich at the pub, instead I now eat more fruit and vegetables. I have realised it’s important to check food labels and try to understand what I can eat on a daily basis.”
“The thing I liked about the Health Check was the fact that you come away with proper facts about yourself.”
“I knew my BMI, but I had no idea about my blood pressure or cholesterol. My cholesterol was high, but I changed my diet and now it’s normal again.”
“I was interested in having a health check because I wanted to find out if I had any medical problems."
“I was a heavy person before I had the NHS Health Check.”
“I enjoyed life to the full and didn’t care much about my health. But I was shaken up when I got an answerphone message from my GP asking me to make an appointment to discuss my blood test results.”