Who can have a check?
• Anyone between 40 and 74 years old who has a doctor in the Berkshire area.
• Anyone not already having treatment for heart disease, diabetes, stroke, kidney disease, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
How long does it take?
Around 30 minutes
What happens at the check?
• You’ll be asked some simple questions. For example, about your family’s medical history.
• Record your height, weight, waist measurement, age, sex and ethnicity.
• Take your blood pressure.
• Do a simple, pin-prick blood test to check your cholesterol.
Where can I get one?
Checks are being carried out across a range of communities. For more information on where, please contact eclintworth@westberks.gov.uk. For more information about NHS Health Checks visit
www.nhs.uk/nhshealthcheck
Newbury and District Clinical Commissioning Group and West Berkshire Council
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