NHS health checks are being offered to people between 40 and 74 once every five years. The check is to assess your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, kidney disease or diabetes.
The health check should take about 20-30 minutes and is based upon straight forward questions and measurements such as age, sex, family history, height, weight and blood pressure. There will be a simple finger prick blood test to measure your cholesterol level.
Following the check you will receive free personalised advice about what you can do to stay healthy.
If you have received a letter regarding a health check, please use the MEDICAL patient triage form to request an appointment, link on the home page.