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Healthy Living

Your free NHS Health Check

Aged 40 to 74? You can have a free NHS Health Check every 5 years. It takes just 20 to 30 minutes and could help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and some types of dementia.

Freefor patients aged 40 to 74
20–30minutes with our team
Every 5years

Feeling fine?

That's the best time to come

Many health problems, like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, have no symptoms at first. A health check can spot them early, before you know anything is wrong, when they are easiest to treat or prevent.

Haven't been to the surgery for a while? This check is especially for you. We know life is busy and lots of people only see a doctor when something is wrong. There is no lecture and no judgement, just a friendly chat and some simple tests.

Who can have one?

Patients aged 40 to 74

  • Anyone aged 40 to 74 who is registered with us.
  • Some long-term conditions mean you won't need one. This includes heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes, or if you have had a stroke. We already check these with you in your regular reviews.
  • Worried about your health but don't fit these criteria? Talk to us anyway.

Why it matters

Your risk goes up as you get older

Some illnesses also run in families. Smoking, drinking too much, not being active, carrying extra weight, high blood pressure and high cholesterol all add to the risk, and all of them can be improved.

On the day

What happens at your check

  1. A few questions about your health, lifestyle and family history.
  2. Simple measurements: your height, weight and blood pressure.
  3. A quick blood test to check your cholesterol and, if needed, for diabetes.
  4. Your results: we explain what we found and your risk of illness in the future.
  5. Support if you want it, for example with stopping smoking, drinking less, eating well or getting more active.

Book your check

Don't want to wait for your invitation?

We are sending invitations to eligible patients. If you don't want to wait, you are welcome to call us and we will offer you an appointment if you meet the criteria.

01934 622665

Easy Read

A free NHS Health Check to help keep you well

A simple leaflet with pictures that explains the health check.

Download the Easy Read leaflet (PDF)

More information

NHS Health Check on the NHS website

Find out more about what the check involves and what your results mean.

Visit the NHS website