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:
Who is the NHS Health Check for?
The check is for patients who are aged 40 to 74 who do not have any of the following pre-existing conditions:
- Heart disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure (Hypertension)
- Atrial fibrillation
- Transient ischaemic attack
- Inherited high cholesterol (Familial Hypercholesterolemia)
- Heart failure
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Stroke
- Currently being prescribed statins to lower cholesterol
- Previous checks have found that you have a 20% or higher risk of getting cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years
How do I get an NHS Health Check?
If you’re aged 40 to 74 and do not have a pre-existing health condition, you should receive an invitation from us every 5 years.
If you think you are eligible but have not been invited, contact us on 0151 647 7321.
Page last reviewed: 30 December 2024