NHS Health Check
New Health Problems · NHS-commissioned · National service
The NHS Health Check is a free 20-30 minute check-up for adults aged 40-74 in England, designed to spot early signs of heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and stroke
The NHS Health Check is a free 20-30 minute check-up for adults aged 40-74 in England without pre-existing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or stroke. It assesses risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and, for over-65s, dementia. The appointment includes height, weight, waist, blood pressure, cholesterol and possibly blood sugar tests plus lifestyle questions. People are invited by their GP or local council every 5 years, with appointments at GP surgeries, pharmacies or council services and some online options.
Contact
Website: https://nhs.uk
Who it's for
Who they help: Adults 40-74
Eligibility: Adults aged 40-74 in England without pre-existing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or stroke
Not suitable for: No specific exclusions — open to anyone in the UK who meets the eligibility criteria above.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/nhs-health-check