Changes to NHS Health Checks
The way that NHS Health Checks are available in Sefton is changing from April.
Your free NHS Health Check will now be done by staff from Active Lifestyles and Living Well Sefton.
If you’re aged 40 to 74 you may be eligible for a free NHS Health Check, which is a great way to get personalised advice on keeping yourself healthy and active.
It checks that some of your body’s most important systems are all running smoothly and it helps to spot any potential problems before they cause real damage.
Your blood pressure, cholesterol and BMI will all be checked.
There are some things that you can’t change – like your age, ethnicity or family history, but the most important factors on your future health – such as your weight, cholesterol level and blood pressure – can be changed.
After your NHS Health Check you’ll be given advice and support to helps you improve your health; including free and easier access to local activities you might want to take up to keep yourself happy, healthy and active.
To book your free NHS Health Check ring 0151 934 2352 or you can access any of the sessions available locally in various venues throughout Sefton.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-health-check/what-is-an-nhs-health-check-new/
According to NHS England patients over 40 will be automatically called for NHS healthcheck over the age of 40. I have never been called and am 61. I tried to get one at the Hollies surgery Formby and was told they are no longer available
Hello Helen, Thank you for your comment. There is a new NHS Heath Check programme being developed but it isn’t fully rolled out yet. However, you can register for a health check with Active Lifestyles. Please use the following link: http://www.activelifestyles-sefton.co.uk/what-is-the-nhs-health-check/
If you have any difficulty with this then you can contact Living Well Sefton on 0300 323 0181.
Best wishes,
The Healthwatch Sefton team