NHS Health Check Devon County Council
Contact us
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Address
Directorate of Public Health & Communities 1st floor Annexe building
County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
Devon
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Service type
The NHS Health Check service is available at contracted GP Practices some workplaces and in the community at planned outreach clinics across the Devon County Council catchment area.
Referral method
If you are 40-74 years old without a pre-existing condition and are registered with a GP you should receive a letter or text inviting you for a free NHS Health Check every 5 years. Once you get your invitation follow the instructions to book your appointment. You can also ask your GP surgery to see if you are eligible or contact the Devon County Council Public Health team to find out dates and locations of the community service.
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
publichealth-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
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.
