Well man clinics offer a range of health checks for men.
Some NHS GP surgeries or hospitals offer well man clinics, but many are private. You will have to pay for tests at a private clinic, which can be expensive.
A well man clinic is not a replacement for your GP. If you are ill or need medical advice, see your GP.
What health checks do well man clinics offer?
The range of tests and health checks may vary between clinics, but any of the following may be assessed:
- your lifestyle, including diet, exercise, alcohol and smoking
- medical history
- weight and height
- blood pressure
- cholesterol
- a urine test for diabetes or kidney infection
- hearing and vision
- lung function
- an electrocardiogram (ECG) to check for heart problems
- a chest X-ray, if you’re a heavy smoker
What screening or tests should men have?
Everyone aged 60–69 who is registered with a GP is invited for bowel cancer screening every two years. Find out more about the NHS bowel cancer screening programme.
The cholesterol charity Heart UK recommends that everyone over 40 should have their cholesterol levels checked every five years. Find out more about high cholesterol.
If you’re healthy and over 40, it’s also recommended that your have your blood pressure checked at least every five years. Read about high blood pressure.
The NHS offers free eyes tests to anyone who is 60 or over, or 40 or over if a close relative has been diagnosed with glaucoma. Find out more about who can have a free NHS eye test.
All men are invited for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening when they reach 65. Find out more about AAA screening.
A PSA test is a blood test that can detect the early stages of prostate cancer. There are advantages and disadvantages to having the test. Find out more about deciding whether to have a PSA test.
Read the answers to more questions about men’s health.
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