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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Am I eligible for an NHS Health Check?” open_toggle_background_color=”#BF3C8E” closed_toggle_background_color=”#BF3C8E” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”C||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”35px” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_toggle_icon=”B||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”35px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”26px” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”21px” body_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
– Are you aged between 40 and 74\u200b?<\/p>\n
– A resident in Suffolk or registered with a Suffolk GP practice?<\/p>\n
– You have not had an NHS Health Check within the last 5 years?<\/p>\n
– You do not already have heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease, or high blood pressure<\/p>\n
If you answered yes to the above, you may be eligible for an NHS Health Check. Visit Suffolk GP Federation to request an appointment.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_font_size=”44px” custom_margin=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Some health risks, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, often have no symptoms. This means you can feel well even if your risk is higher.<\/p>\n The NHS Health Check helps spot these \u201csilent\u201d risks early and also looks at factors linked to conditions like dementia.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”It’s free” image=”https:\/\/feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Free-image.png” alt=”The word free on a purple background” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”26px” body_font_size=”21px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The NHS Health Check is offered at no cost to help you stay on top of your health.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Spot any issues early ” image=”https:\/\/feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design.png” alt=”man in a wheelchair having blood pressure checked” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”26px” body_font_size=”21px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It can help identify early signs of conditions like heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Get personalised advice” image=”https:\/\/feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-2024-03-27T161219.581-e1772714763116.jpg” alt=”lady listening with an advisor” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”26px” body_font_size=”21px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A healthcare professional can give tips on healthy eating, physical activity, stopping smoking and managing your weight.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Take control of your health” image=”https:\/\/feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/NHS-health-check-1.jpg” alt=”NHS Health Check” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”26px” body_font_size=”21px” body_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Small changes now can help prevent serious health problems later.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/PlmldhT6ABc” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_font_size=”44px” custom_margin=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” header_4_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||36px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”The NHS Health Check takes about 20\u201330 minutes. During the check:” open_toggle_background_color=”#BF3C8E” closed_toggle_background_color=”#BF3C8E” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”C||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”35px” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_toggle_icon=”B||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”35px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”26px” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”21px” body_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n – A health professional will ask a few questions about your family history and lifestyle<\/p>\n – They will record your height, weight, age, gender and ethnicity<\/p>\n – They will check your blood pressure<\/p>\n – They will do a simple finger-prick blood test to check your cholesterol<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”After your NHS Health Check, you’ll receive:” open_toggle_background_color=”#BF3C8E” closed_toggle_background_color=”#BF3C8E” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”C||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”35px” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_toggle_icon=”B||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”35px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”26px” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”21px” body_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n – Advice about your health and your risk of heart and circulatory diseases<\/p>\n \u00a0– Information about local services that can support healthy lifestyle changes, such as weight management or physical activity programmes<\/p>\n \u00a0– Following the completion of your NHS Health Check, the data and results will be sent securely to your GP.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”All of the information in your NHS Health Check is confidential ” open_toggle_background_color=”#BF3C8E” closed_toggle_background_color=”#BF3C8E” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_icon=”C||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”35px” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_toggle_icon=”B||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”35px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”26px” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”21px” body_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0– All personal and medical information is kept private<\/strong> and stored securely in your medical records.<\/p>\n \u00a0– Information from the check cannot be used<\/strong> for purposes outside healthcare without your consent.<\/p>\n \u00a0– Discussions during the check are confidential<\/strong>, even if sensitive topics like lifestyle or mental health are covered.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_font_size=”44px” custom_margin=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you think you\u2019re eligible but haven\u2019t received an invitation, contact your GP surgery or the Suffolk GP Federation <\/a>to find out where you can get an NHS Health Check in your area.<\/p>\n A number of pharmacies and community services in Suffolk are offering NHS Health Checks to eligible Suffolk residents. Contact Suffolk GP Federation or visit www.suffolk.fed.org.uk<\/a> for details of your closest pharmacy.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/suffolkfed.org.uk\/healthcare-services\/nhs-health-checks\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SGPF-Logo-e1772732567957.png” alt=”Suffolk GP federation logo” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#3F185F” text_font_size=”26px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Find out more and book your free health check<\/strong>.<\/a> You can also view a helpful guide<\/a><\/strong> for what to expect during and after your health check. Contact Suffolk GP Federation at sgpfed.healthchecks@nhs.net<\/a> or phone \u00a0<\/span>0345 241 3313<\/a> for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you’re 40 to 74 years old and live in Suffolk, or are registered with a Suffolk GP practice, you could be eligible for a free NHS Health Check.\u00a0 What is an NHS Health Check?The NHS Health Check is a free check-up that looks at your overall health. It helps you understand your risk of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1346","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhy have an NHS health check?<\/h2>\n
What happens during an NHS health check?<\/h2>\n
During an NHS Health Check<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, a healthcare professional measures things like your blood pressure, cholesterol, height and weight, then discusses your risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes while giving advice on how to stay healthy.<\/h3>\n
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Where can I have an NHS Health Check?<\/h2>\n