NHS Health Checks
What is an NHS Health Check?

The NHS Health Check is designed to spot early signs of kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease and  .

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You are eligible if you are;

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  • Aged between 40 to 74

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And do not have any of the following pre-existing conditions;

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  • Heart disease

  • Chronic kidney disease

  • Diabetes

  • High blood pressure (Hypertension)

  • Atrial fibrillation

  • Transient ischaemic attack

  • Inherited high cholesterol (Familial hypercholesterolemia)

  • Heart failure

  • Stroke​

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Or;

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  • Are currently being prescribed 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.

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If you are eligible as above, you are entitled to a free NHS Health Check every 5 years. Please contact the surgery to book in. Please note; this requires a blood test 1 week before.

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