Overview

The NHS Health Check is for adults in England between the ages of 40 and 74. It will give you and your GP a clearer picture of your health, and help you take action to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.

You can find out more in the articles below.

What is NHS Health Check?
What happens at the Health Check, and why it's important
More about NHS Health Check

Why these four diseases?
NHS Health Check can help you to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.
More about the vascular diseases

The vascular diseases

Heart disease
Heart disease occurs when the artery that supplies blood to the heart becomes blocked.
More on heart disease

Stroke
A stroke deprives your brain of blood and is a medical emergency.
More on stroke

Kidney disease
When the kidneys don't work properly, it can cause serious health problems.
More on kidney disease

Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes can raise your risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease
More on type 2 diabetes