If you're aged 45-64 and your GP practice is part of the Keep Well programme, they will invite you to a health check.
Alternatively, if your GP practice is listed in the Where to get a health check section, you can contact them direct to make an appointment or find out if you are eligible.
At the health check appointment, they will run a few, quick checks to see whether you're at risk of unseen conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease. You will also receive advice about how to cut the risk, and how to improve your health generally.
As part of the check, the practice staff can also put you in touch with services like healthy eating advice, physical activity classes, and even advice on money and benefits.
"I thought what if these tests were going to show that there was something that could be sorted, I mean what harm can it do?"
How will I benefit from the health check?
The Keep Well health check is a chance to make a positive difference to your health
What will happen at the health check?
At most surgeries, a nurse carries out the health check.
What do I need to do?
If you are aged 45-64 and your GP practice is taking part...
Find out if your GP offers Keep well health checks
