The Practice is committed to encouraging healthy living. Both our Practice Nurses are fully trained to offer advice on diet, lifestyle, and offer a ‘stop smoking’ service.
Also if you are aged between 40 and 74 without any existing health problems we can offer you a health check assessment with one of our Health Care Assistants.
What happens at the check?
This check is to assess your risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and stroke.
- The check will take about 20 – 30 minutes
- You will be asked some simple questions. For example, about your family history and any medication you are currently taking.
- We will record your height, weight, age, sex and ethnicity.
- We will take your blood pressure.
- We will do a simple blood test to check your cholesterol level.
What happens after the check?
We will discuss how we can support you to reduce your risk and stay healthy.
- You will be taken through your results and told what they mean. Some people may be asked to return at a later date for their results.
- You will be given personalised advice on how to lower your risk and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Some people with raised blood pressure will have their kidneys checked through a blood test.
- Some people may need to have another blood test to check for type 2 diabetes. Your health professional will be able to tell you more.
- Treatment or medication may be prescribed to help you maintain your health.
Even if you are feeling well, it is worth having an NHS Health Check so that we can work with you to lower your chances of developing these health problems in the future.