NHS Health Check Council of the Isles of Scilly
Contact us
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Address
Council of the Isles of Scilly
Town Hall St Mary’s Isles of Scilly
TR21 0LW
Service type
NHS Health Checks are available at St Mary's Health Centre to residents registered with the practice.
Referral method
If you are 40-74 years old without a pre-existing condition and are registered with St Mary's Health Centre you should receive an invite from the practice for a free NHS Health Check once every five years. You should be offered your first health check when you are 40 and again at age 45 50 55 60 65 and 70. Once you get your invitation follow the instructions to book your appointment.
If you think you are eligible for an NHS Health Check and you are in a milestone birthday year but have not received an invite please contact St Mary's Health Centre in the first instance or the council's public health team by emailing phdesk@cornwall.gov.uk.
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
If the practice is unable to offer you an NHS Health Check, or do you not meet the eligibility criteria, there is still lots you can do to help reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the future. Making small changes to your lifestyle can have a big impact, including stopping smoking, eating a healthier diet, and being more physically active If you are thinking about making lifestyle changes, Healthy Cornwall is available to support you. It is also a good idea to get your blood pressure checked regularly. The Isles of Scilly pharmacy offers free blood pressure checks to people aged 40 or over who do not already have high blood pressure. Alternatively, you can borrow a blood pressure machine from the council library and check your blood pressure at home.
Catchment area
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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.
