The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of your overall health. It can tell you whether you’re at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as:
NHS Health Check
What is an NHS Health Check?
Who is the NHS Health Check for?
The check is for patients who are aged 40 to 74 who do not have any of the following pre-existing conditions:
- 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 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
How do I get an NHS Health Check?
If you’re aged 40 to 74 and do not have a pre-existing health condition, you should receive an invitation from us every 5 years.
If you think you are eligible but have not been invited, contact us on 0151 639 4616.