This FREE NHS Health Check is to available to everyone between the ages of 40 and 74 every 5 years to assess your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease. The good news is that these conditions can often be prevented – even if you have a history of them in your family.
What happens at the check?
* The check will take about 20 minutes
* We’ll record your height, weight, age, sex and ethnicity
* We’ll take your blood pressure
* We’ll do some simple blood tests to check your cholesterol, liver & kidney function and a test for diabetes
What happens after the check?
* We arrange for Dr Jones to ring you to discuss your results when the tests have been reported on, usually within the next 3 working days.