The NHS health check was started by Gordon Brown in 2008.

People between 40 and 74 in England can have a free checkup for heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and stroke.

From 2016 to 2021, 46.5% of people took up the invitation for a checkup. [1] It takes about 40 minutes.[2]

In Cornwall as a trial patients complete an online questionnaire, use a kit to take a blood sample at home, and complete a blood pressure check at their local pharmacy or in a GP waiting room.[3]

In Scotland there was a similar scheme called Keep Well.

References

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  1. "NHS Health Check: People taking up an NHS Health Check Invite". Fintertips. Public Health England. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  2. DE1 2FS, Derby City Council, Council House, Corporation Street, Derby. "Free NHS health check for over 40s - Derby City Council". www.derby.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. "Patients to carry out health checks at home to ease pressure on frontline services". www.buildingbetterhealthcare.com. Retrieved 2023-03-06.