Free NHS Health Checks - have you had yours?

A new outreach service has been commissioned to boost take-up of free NHS Health Checks.

The NHS Health Check provides you with a free check up of your overall health. It can tell you whether you are at a higher risk of getting conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease or stroke.

To increase participation, West Berkshire Council has commissioned Solutions4Health to deliver checks for eligible residents aged between 30 and 74. The check takes around 30 minutes and involves:

• measuring your height and weight
• measuring your waist
• a blood pressure check
• a cholesterol test
• a blood sugar test

During the check you will discuss how to reduce your risk of these conditions, as well as having the chance to talk about mental health and wellbeing.

You can book an NHS check directly, but eligible residents will be contacted by Solutions4Health to invite them to attend at a time convenient to them.

The service is part of a wider NHS funded pilot across the whole of Berkshire.

There will be mobile clinics across the district and you can just drop in for a check-up. You can also book your free NHS health check by phoning 0800 772 0056 or emailing WestBerkshire.CWOS@nhs.net