Health Checks
If you’ve been identified as at a higher risk of developing preventable health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease or stroke. The Health Checks team will contact you to discuss ways they can support you to make lifestyle changes to reduce that risk.
What happens after your NHS Health Check
If you’re aged 40 to 74 and do not have a pre-existing health condition, you should be invited to an NHS Health Check by your GP or local council every five years.
An NHS Health Check aims to reduce the instances of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and prevent heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and diabetes and in some cases, dementia.
If you think you are eligible but have not been invited, contact your GP surgery. If you are offered an NHS Health Check, it is important that you make an appointment. Identifying risks and making lifestyle changes earlier could save your life
How we can support you
Our friendly team can signpost you to local health and wellbeing services where you will receive the support you need to make changes which will benefit you long-term.
We work closely with Wellbeing for Life and can access support to:
For more information about NHS Health Checks visit the NHS website using the link below.
How we've helped
Local man and 15/19th The King’s Royal Hussar Veteran, 57-year-old Andy Denholm brought his blood pressure into healthy range, lost an incredible three stone and three pounds, improved his Body Mass Index (BMI) and mental health and is now embarking on a stop smoking programme. He achieved all of this with the support of the team...
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Following up those identified as at risk of preventable illness following their NHS Health Check. The service signposts clients to health and wellbeing services for further advice and support.
