The NHS
Health Check is your chance to get your free midlife MOT. For
adults in England aged 40-74 without a pre-existing condition,
it checks your circulatory and vascular health and what your
risk of getting a disabling vascular disease is. This guide explains what
happens at the check, when and how you get one, and how to lower
your risk.
How do I get an NHS Health Check?
If you're in the 40-74 age group without a pre-existing condition, you can expect to receive a letter from your GP or local authority inviting you for a free NHS Health Check. Don't worry if you haven't got your invitation yet, as you will be invited for one over the next few years. In the meantime, there
are other ways of getting your health checked.
Why should I get checked?
As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing something dangerous like high blood pressure, heart disease or type 2 diabetes. Your NHS Health Check can spot
early signs and help prevent these happening to you, which means you'll be more likely to enjoy life for longer. Start by taking the online heart
age test to see how healthy your heart is.
