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Last reviewed by Health Professionals 8 October 2024.

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Health Checks helping you prevent diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke and dementia

What is an NHS Health Check?

If you're aged between 40 and 74 years old with no pre-existing conditions, you can have an NHS Health Check. It's completely free and easy to sign up for.

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The NHS Health Check has been designed to spot early signs of kidney disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, heart disease or dementia. As we get older, we are at higher risk of developing one of these conditions, so early detecting can help with prevention.

The check involves easy questions about your health and some simple tests conducted by a health professional. Most people will find that they are perfectly well, but a few people may find they need to make a few small lifestyle changes to ensure they stay healthy.


Why should I get checked?

As you get older, your risk of having a stroke or developing problems such as kidney disease, type 2 diabetes or heart disease increases. If you don't have a test, these symptoms could go undetected. However, if you get your check, we can spot early signs of any illnesses and get started on taking action to prevent them and lower your risk - so you can enjoy your life for longer! It's free, easy to do and can make a big difference later in your life.

In the meantime, why don't you take the heart age test to see how healthy your heart is?


How do I get an NHS Health Check?

First of all, you need to check that you're eligible for an NHS Health Check. Then you'll need to find where you can have a free NHS health check at your nearest local participating venue in Surrey and contact them to book a check. Don't forget that even if you're feeling healthy, it's still worth having your free check so you can reduce your risk of becoming unwell as you get older.

Ask at any of the participating venues or contact us to find out more about NHS Health Checks.


Am I eligible for a health check?

  • Are you aged between 40 and 74 years?
  • Do you live in Surrey or are you registered with a Surrey GP?

If you answered YES to these 2 questions please answer the following:

  • Have you ever been diagnosed with high cholesterol?
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure?
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with diabetes?
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with angina?
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with a heart attack?
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with a stroke?
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with kidney problems?
  • Have you had an NHS Health Check in the last 5 years?

If you answered NO to these 8 questions you will be eligible for a free NHS Health Check.

Find out where you can have a free NHS health check.