This is being introduced over the next five years. It will give individuals and your GP' a clearer picture of individuals health, and help them take action to reduce risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.

What is NHS Health Check?
What happens at the Health Check, and why it's important
More about NHS Health Check

Why these four diseases?
NHS Health Check can help you to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.
More about the vascular diseases

The vascular diseases

Heart disease
Heart disease occurs when the artery that supplies blood to the heart becomes blocked.
More on heart disease

Stroke
A stroke deprives your brain of blood and is a medical emergency.
More on stroke

Kidney disease
When the kidneys don't work properly, it can cause serious health problems.
More on kidney disease

Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes can raise your risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease
More on type 2 diabetes

The check

The NHS Health Check is a few straightforward health tests and some simple questions about an individuals medical history.

NHS Health Check and you
Learn how to access your NHS Health Check and where it will happen.
More about NHS Health Check and you

What happens at NHS Health Check?
Read about the questions, tests and personalised advice you'll be offered.
More about what happens at NHS Health Check

The tests offered

NHS Health Check: the tests
An overview of the health tests that form part of NHS Health Check.
More about the tests

Blood pressure test
What happens during the blood pressure test at your check.
More about the blood pressure test

Cholesterol test
What happens during the cholesterol test at your check.
More about the cholesterol test

Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
Your BMI will be measured at your NHS Health Check.
More about your BMI

The results

The results of your NHS Health Check will give you and your GP a clearer picture of your health, and your risk of developing one of the vascular diseases (heart disease, stroke or kidney disease), and of type 2 diabetes (which can lead ot vascular disease). There will be plenty of time to discuss these results, and you'll be offered personalised advice on how to maintain or improve your health.

Understanding your results: risk
Your results will place you in one of three risk groups: low, medium, or high
More on risk and your results

What the test results mean

Your blood pressure result
High blood pressure puts you at increased risk of vascular diseases.
More on your blood pressure result

Your cholesterol result
High cholesterol can cause arteries to become less healthy.
More on your cholesterol result

Your body mass index
A healthy BMI can help to protect you against vascular diseases.
More on your BMI  

Take action

At an NHS Health Check, you'll be given personalised advice that will help you to maintain or improve your health, and lower your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes or kidney disease.

By taking action you'll improve your chance of a longer, healthier life.

What now?
You may be considering what to do after your NHS Health Check.
More about taking action after your check

Lifestyle changes

Get moving
Physical activity doesn't have to mean spending hours at the gym.
More on getting moving

Eat well
A healthy, balanced diet is good for your heart.
More on eating well

Cut down on alcohol
It's easier to drink more than the recommended amount without realising.
More on cutting down on alcohol

Stop smoking
You're more likely to succeed with free NHS support.
More on stopping smoking

Medicines

Blood pressure medicines
Ace inhibitors, beta blockers or other medicines can help to lower raised blood pressure.
More on blood pressure medicines

Cholesterol medicines
Statins can help to lower raised cholesterol.
More on statins

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