As part of Thrive Live we are offering UHD staff aged 40-74 free 30 minute NHS health checks which can spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
Check your eligibility below and fill out this form to book.
Slots are available to book on:
Monday 18 March at Christchurch Day Hospital, therapy outpatients
Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 March at Poole Hospital, occupational health, Gala Lodge
Thursday 21 and Friday 22 March at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, occupational health, Stour Building
To be eligible for a free health check you must:
- Be aged 40-74
- Live in Dorset or be registered with a Dorset GP
- Have not had an NHS health check in the last 5 years
- Not be receiving treatment for an existing cardiovascular condition
Each 30 minute appointment will include:
- Height and weight measurement
- Blood pressure and pulse rhythm checks
- Waist circumference measurement
- Cholesterol test (POCT - Lipid)
- Pre-diabetes and diabetes test (POCT - HBA1C)
- Lifestyle assessment (Audit C, GPPAQ, smoking status)
- Cardiovascular disease risk score
- An action plan and goals tailored to you
- Results sent to your GP
