NHS Health Checks
Free health checks for Haringey residents - helping you prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease.
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NHS Health Check Programme
The NHS Health Check programme aims to help you lower your risk of four common and often preventable diseases:
- heart disease
- stroke
- diabetes
- kidney disease
The check is for people aged between 40-74 years who are not known to already have one of these conditions, to identify potential risks early.
The check takes about 20-30 minutes. You will be asked some simple questions, for example, about your family history and any medication you are currently taking. Several measurements will be taken such as blood pressure, height, weight and a simple blood test to check your cholesterol. These details will be used to calculate your personal risk.
Your results will be discussed and advice and support will be provided on lifestyle changes that will help you to improve your health. Treatment or medication may be prescribed to help you maintain your health.
The NHS Health Check programme is currently being rolled out within some practices in the East of Haringey and in one ward in the West of Haringey (Hornsey).
Look out for your invitation to an NHS Health Check from your GP.
If you are concerned about your health and are outside the above age range, or live in an area where NHS Health Checks are not currently being offered, please contact your GP.
For information on the NHS Health Check programme contact:
Mobola Alex-Oni, Public Health Strategist - NHS Health Check Lead email: Mobola.Alex-Oni@haringey.gov.uk or call on 020 8489 2991.
