Free NHS Health Check
The Free NHS Health Check service will be offered to all residents aged 40-74 years old, who are not already diagnosed with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) (ie a history of heart attack, angina, stoke, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure or cholesterol).
Most people will be offered the check every five years, but some people may require more frequent assessments. The Free NHS Health Check programme aims to help you lower your risk of developing these common but mainly preventable conditions.
Who can use the service
The introduction of the NHS Health Check programme across England started in April 2009. It will be available to all adults aged between 40 and 74, who have not already been diagnosed with one of the above medical conditions. As the Free NHS Health Check programme is one of the largest prevention programmes, involving millions of people, it will not be completely rolled out until early 2013.
How to use the service
People eligible for a Free NHS Health Check should be contacted directly and offered a choice of appointment date and time.
Contact details
General information regarding the Free NHS Health Check programme can be found at www.nhs.uk/Planners/NHSHealthCheck
If you require further information regarding the Free NHS Health Check programme in NHS Birmingham East and North, please contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 0800 3283205.
Head of service
Mary Rutledge
Public Health Programme Manager
Tel: 0121 255 0763
How we provide the service
As this service is still being developed in NHS Birmingham East and North, it is currently unclear exactly how this will be provided to all eligible residents.
Useful links and information
Further information regarding the Free NHS Health Check programme can be found by visiting: www.nhs.uk/Planners/NHSHealthCheck
What if I can’t use the service?
If the Free NHS Health Check programme is not currently available in your local area and you are worried about your health, you should contact your GP in the usual way.
Comments and complaints
You can add your own comment below, or contact us direct with your views. We value all feedback. Alternatively:
- Contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) for advice on NHS services
- Contact our Complaints team if you feel strongly about a particular issue
am 19 year old , i have some symptoms that i do want to check, i suspect there is some thing going on my heart health,i just want to check weather am healthy or not, please let me know for aany information.
Hi, I would suggest that if you have concerns about your health you should contact your GP straight away. If you do not have a GP, contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service on freephone 0800 328 3205. Alternatively you could contact NHS Direct on 08454647 who can give you advice over the phone.
Sally Brooks
NHS Birmingham East and North