Men's health

What is an NHS health check?

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:

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Stroke

If you’re over 65, you will also be told the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for.

If you’re aged 40 to 74 and you haven’t had a stroke, or you don’t already have heart disease, diabetes or kidney disease, you should have an NHS health check every five years.

How do I get an NHS health check?

You’ll be invited for a free NHS health check every five years if you’re between 40 and 74 years of age and do not already have heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease or high blood pressure or taking certain types of medication.

If you’re registered with a GP surgery that offers the NHS health check, you should automatically get an invitation.  Don’t worry if you haven’t been invited yet – you will be over the next five years.

If you’re not sure if you’re eligible for an NHS health check and would like one, or if you are eligible but haven’t had an NHS health check in the last five years, ask you GP for an appointment now.

Further information:

• NHS health checks (leicestershire.gov.uk)

Last updated: 21/02/2024 08:58