NHS Health Checks

Introduction

Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes or kidney disease. But these diseases can often be prevented, and NHS Health Check can help you by assessing your risk and giving you personalised advice on how to reduce it.

The NHS Health Check is for adults in England between the ages of 40 and 74.
Click HERE to access the NHS page explaining more about this service

The check

The NHS Health Check involves a few straightforward health tests and some simple questions about your medical history.

NHS Health Check and you
Learn how to access your NHS Health Check and where it will happen.
More about NHS Health Check and you

What happens at NHS Health Check?
Read about the questions, tests and personalised advice you'll be offered.
More about what happens at NHS Health Check

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The tests you will be offered

NHS Health Check: the tests
An overview of the health tests that form part of NHS Health Check.
More about the tests

Blood pressure test
What happens during the blood pressure test at your check.
More about the blood pressure test

Cholesterol test
What happens during the cholesterol test at your check.
More about the cholesterol test

Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
Your BMI will be measured at your NHS Health Check.
More about your BMI

 

Take charge of your long-term health, with NHS Health Check.