The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of your overall health for people who are 40 to 74. It can tell you whether you’re at higher risk of getting certain health problems, during the check-up we’ll discuss with you how to reduce your risk of these conditions.
As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
Your free 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.
The check takes around 30 minutes and usually includes:
You’ll also be asked some questions about your health including:
If you live in East Riding of Yorkshire, you may be eligible for a free NHS Health Check.
This free health check is for people who are aged 40 to 74 and do not have any of the following pre-existing conditions:
If you are registered with a GP surgery in Driffield, you can contact our patient support team on 0330 236 9102 or by e-mail at HealthierFuturesEastRiding@xylahealth.com to find out more and book your health check, alternatively, contact your GP surgery for more information.
If your GP surgery is outside of Driffield, you can find out more about how to get your NHS Health Check here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-health-check/
We can come to your business premises based in East Riding and provide free on site NHS Health Checks to your eligible employees. Please contact our patient support team on 0330 236 9102 or by e-mail at HealthierFuturesEastRiding@xylahealth.com to find out more and book a date.
To ensure we can measure accurate readings that give you correct results, there’s a few things to consider before attending your appointment.
Contact our patient support team on 0330 236 9102 or by e-mail at HealthierFuturesEastRiding@xylahealth.com to find out more and book your health check.