If you’re aged between 40 and 74, you could change the course of your life in just 30 minutes. That’s how long it takes to go through an NHS Health Check, carried out by Total Wellbeing.
This free, quick and easy process prevents hundreds of premature deaths in the UK every year by identifying how at-risk you are from heart disease, kidney disease, type-2 diabetes and stroke.
What happens at an NHS free Health Check?
We will ask you some questions about your lifestyle and family history
Measure your height and weight
Take your blood pressure
A finger prick blood test
The results are immediate! If appropriate, following your check we can refer you to our Healthy Lifestyles team who can help you set and achieve health and wellbeing goals or refer you to your GP if required.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for a Health Check if:
you’re aged 40-74
you live in Luton
you haven’t had a health check in five years
And, you don’t have any of the following conditions:
heart disease
chronic kidney disease
diabetes
high blood pressure (hypertension)
atrial fibrillation
transient ischaemic attack
inherited high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia)
heart failure
peripheral arterial disease
stroke
currently being prescribed statins to lower cholesterol
previous checks have found that you have a 20% or higher risk of getting cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years
Where can I get a health check?
We have clinics operating across Luton, at venues including Luton Central Library, Luton Central Mosque, Hightown Community Centre, Chaul End and Gurdwara.
Book online here, or call our team on 0300 555 4152 or text TWL to 60066 and we will contact you to confirm an appointment.
Watch this short video here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MFKzOYVD2s
