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NHS Health Check Cambridgeshire Council Council

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Service type

The NHS Health Check service is available at all Cambridgeshire GP practices and in the community through our Healthy You service - https://healthyyou.org.uk/services/health-checks/

Referral method

If you're aged 40 to 74 and don’t have a pre-existing condition you should receive an invitation every five years for a free NHS Health Check. Once invited simply follow the instructions to book your appointment. You can also speak to your GP surgery to check your eligibility or contact the Healthy You service to find out about dates and locations of local community clinics.

Description of service

The NHS Health Check is a simple check of your heart health. Aimed at adults in England aged 40 to 74, it checks your vascular or circulatory health and works out your risk of developing some of the most disabling – but preventable – illnesses. It is free of charge, including any follow-up tests or appointments.

Further information

Cambridgeshire County Council Public Health Service

Catchment area

Visit GOV.UK to find your local authority.
You are only entitled to an NHS Health Check from the local authority in which you live.
This service is available to eligible residents or patients registered to a GP in this catchment area.

This information was supplied by Department of Health & Social Care on 30 March 2026.