Coronavirus (COVID-19) – health checks
Due to government rules on social distancing, NHS health checks are not currently available.
Health checks and screening
NHS health checks
NHS health checks look for early signs of long-term health problems or serious illnesses so steps can be taken to reduce the risk of them developing.
We invite people between the ages of 40 to 74 to have a free check-up once every 5 years. The check-up is free and looks at health issues such as:
The health check takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Health benefits
If these checks uncover problems you will be offered a range of advice and support to:
- help you stop smoking
- improve your diet and manage cholesterol
- reduce your blood pressure
- manage your weight
- be more active
- reduce your stress
- reduce the amount of alcohol you drink
Who can get a NHS Health Check
You are eligible for a free NHS Health Check if you're aged between 40 and 74 years, have not had a NHS Health Check in the last 5 years, and have none of the following:
- atrial fibrillation
- chronic kidney disease (CKD) classified as stage 3, 4 or 5
- coronary heart disease
- diabetes
- hypercholesterolemia
- hypertension
- peripheral arterial disease
- previous diagnosis of heart failure
- previous diagnosis of stroke
- previous diagnosis of transient ischaemic attack (mini stroke)
- statins prescribed for lowering cholesterol
Where to get help
You can get your free NHS health check by phoning Thurrock Healthy Lifestyle Service, who can either arrange a check at your local GP practice or book an appointment at a venue local to you.
You can get further help from: