UK NHS Wellness Exam

Here in the UK, once you hit a certain age, you are entitled to a whole range of free exams / procedures. I have recently been contacted with a view to making an appointment for such an exam at my local medical centre and I intend to do so this week. It will probably be done by one of the doctors ( I shall not be able to choose ) at the centre.

The general information (sent out to everyone) says that it will take 20 -30 mins and will include a lifestyle discussion / questions. It is all designed to help prevent heart disease / strokes / diabetes / cancers etc. It does not mention specifics. I doubt it includes genital or rectal checks....so ....should I ask for those? I intend to report back on what happens. I am suspecting it will be c.10 mins answering questions and a short exam when I don't even have to get undressed. Probably: height / weight, blood pressure, blood test etc. Has anyone in the UK reading this had one of these check ups recently?

It could involve a prostate exam if you're of a certain age. Prostate enlargement is common amongst older males.

I too have been invited to one of these

The initial appointment was with a nurse who took height, weight, blood pressure and a blood test. She also toon medical history, family history and questions on lifestyle

A follow up appointment with a Doctor is arranged for next week

Thanks guys. Yes....all UK males aged 40 - 74 can apply. Thanks Darren.....initially with one of the Health Centre nurses?Suspected as much. Darkwuff...you are right...as I have recently turned 65 (& although I have no symptoms)....I shall try to insist that I get my prostate checked out!! Hehehehe.....

I had one last year when I turned 40. Most of the exam was discussion based. The actual exam part was just height, weight, blood pressure check and a blood test to check blood sugar levels over the last few months. The discussion was about healthy eating and exercise.

Nik

People aged 75 and over can request an annual check up from their GP.

I have no idea what examination guidelines, if any, have been given to GPs, and whether the examination is carried out by the Doctor or by a nurse.

As other people have said, more lifestyle based.

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Have had one of those too at 65. Appointment was with a Health Care Assistant and consisted of height, weight, blood pressure and a finger prick blood test. Spent most of the time talking about lifestyle and exercise, then a calculation of how likely to suffer a Heart Attack or Stroke.