What is NHS Health Check?
NHS Health Check is a free check-up for people aged 40 to 74. They are designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease and diabetes.
Why should I have an NHS Health Check?
Even if you feel perfectly healthy, your risk of developing certain health conditions increases as you age. NHS Health Check can help detect early signs of potential health issues and provide support to make simple lifestyle changes that can lower your risk.
What’s involved in an NHS Health Check?
The check takes about 20 to 30 minutes and usually includes:
- measuring your height, weight and BMI
- measuring your waist
- a blood pressure test
- a cholesterol test and blood sugar level test
You’ll also be asked some questions about your health.
For more information on NHS Health Checks click here.
Who can have an NHS Health Check?
- If you’re aged 40 to 74 and living in Warwickshire or are registered with a Warwickshire GP
- If you haven’t had an NHS Health Check in the last 5 years
- If you don’t have any pre-existing health conditions such as:
- heart disease
- chronic kidney disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- atrial fibrillation
- transient ischaemic attack
- inherited high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia)
- heart failure
- peripheral arterial disease
- stroke
- currently being prescribed medicines such as statins to lower cholesterol
- previous checks have found that you have a 20% or higher risk of getting cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years
Arrange your NHS Health Check today
Contact us via Contact Us tab to express your interest and a member of our team will contact you. You can also call us on 0333 005 0092 to book your appointment.
Our clinics run every Saturday at Nuneaton Library, CV11 4DR, until June 27th (appointments only).
NHS Health Checks are also offered by GPs. Please check with your local GP if they offer this service
