Find out more about what to expect during your appointment
It takes about 20 minutes and involves answering some general questions about your health, as well as a few simple health tests
The checks include:
Even if you’re feeling well, having an NHS Health Check can tell you whether you’re at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and stroke
You’ll be given a cardiovascular disease risk score, which is an estimate of how likely you are to get a heart disease or have a stroke in the next 10 years
You’ll also find out your possible risk of developing kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes
Depending on your score, you’ll be given advice about how to lower your risk with lifestyle changes
If you’re over 65, you will also be told the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for
