Screening and testing

What's on offer for all ages

We all undergo various health checks throughout our lives. These fall into two categories: screening and testing.

Newborn screening

When a baby is born, a range of routine NHS tests are on offer to assess health and pick up any rare problems early.

Health checks in childhood

Your child will be offered various health checks to monitor their development while growing. Find out what they are.

Health checks for ages 17 to 29

Find out about the NHS health checks that you'll be offered between the ages of 17 and 29.

Health checks for ages 30 to 64

Between the ages of 30 and 64 you will be invited for various NHS health checks and some will be new to you.

Health checks for the over-65s

Find out which NHS health checks are on offer for people over the age of 65.

Tools

Screening and testing timeline

Use this timeline to find out whether you or your family are due for any screening or tests

Screening and testing: timeline

Eye tests for adults

In this video, learn about the importance of eye tests and how to detect symptoms that could lead to problems with your eyesight.

Blood tests

Blood tests are carried out for a variety of reasons and can provide a wide range of information