Healthcare Assistant Clinics-Angie and Megan (HCA) or Joanne and Heidi (Practice Nurses)
*blood tests
*ECGs
Daily clinic 8.30am-12.30
Blood test appointments can be booked directly by the receptionist and there is no need for a telephone appointment first. Please remember to cancel and rebook your appointment if you develop symptoms of possible Covid-19 and to wear a facemask as you come in to the practice
*Health Checks– carried our by Angie (HCA)
What is an NHS Health Check?
The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of your overall health. It can tell you whether you’re at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as:
During the check-up you’ll discuss how to reduce your risk of these conditions.
How do I get an NHS Health Check?
If you’re aged 40 to 74 and do not have a pre-existing health condition, you should be invited to an NHS Health Check by your GP or local council every 5 years.
If you think you are eligible but have not been invited, contact your GP surgery to find out if they offer NHS Health Checks or contact your local council to find out where you can get an NHS Health Check in your area.
Some pharmacies also offer NHS Health Checks.
What happens at an NHS Health Check?
Your NHS Health Check will be done by a healthcare professional. This will usually be a nurse, but it could also be a doctor, pharmacist or healthcare assistant.
The check takes about 20 to 30 minutes and usually includes:
- measuring your height and weight
- measuring your waist
- a blood pressure test
- a cholesterol test, and possibly a blood sugar level test, which is usually a finger-prick blood test. You may be asked to have a blood test at or before the NHS Health Check
You’ll also be asked some questions about your health including:
- whether any of your close relatives have had any medical conditions
- if you smoke, and how much
- if you drink alcohol, and how much
- how much physical activity you do
Your age, gender and ethnicity will also be recorded.
Your NHS Health Check results
You’ll usually be told your NHS Health Check results during the appointment.
You’ll be given your cardiovascular risk score of developing a heart or circulation problem, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes or kidney disease, over the next 10 years.
The healthcare professional may describe this risk score as low, moderate or high.
Everybody’s cardiovascular risk rises with age, so the next time you have an NHS Health Check your risk score may be higher, even if your test results are the same.