NHS Health Checks
GPA has secured a five-year contract to deliver NHS Health Checks through our member practices and delivery of workplace health checks provided directly by GPA or member surgeries.
What is a Health Check?
What is an NHS Health Check?
The NHS Health Check is a sophisticated check of your heart health.
It’s like a midlife MOT and checks that some of your body’s most important systems are all running smoothly. Among other things, your blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI will all be checked and your results given to you.
Why is the NHS Health Check important?
Even if you’re feeling well now, the NHS Health Check will help to identify any potential risks before they become a problem.
Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and some forms of dementia - the good news is that these conditions can often be prevented.
The NHS Health Check allows you to be better prepared for the future and to be able to take steps to maintain or improve your health.
What happens at an NHS Health Check?
- The check takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
- You’ll be asked some simple questions. For example, about your family history and any medication you are currently taking.
- Your height, weight, age, sex and ethnicity will all be recorded.
- Your blood pressure will be taken.
- You will have a simple blood test to check your cholesterol level.
Are you eligible for an NHS Health Check?
Answer the questions below to find out if you are eligible for a FREE NHS Health Check.
- Are you aged between 40 and 74 years?
- Do you live in Northampton?
If you answered YES to these two questions please answer the following:
Have you been diagnosed with or had any of these conditions:
- Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
- Kidney Disease
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Hypertension
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
- Heart Failure
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
If you answered NO to all of these nine questions – Good News! You are probably eligible for a free Health Check.
Activity on Referral - with Trilogy Gym
A Quick Guide for Patients
Activity on Referral is a countrywide fitness scheme which is available to join through your GP, Practice Nurse or Health Visitor. The scheme is based around a reduced rate leisure membership and combined 12 week programme of physical activity.
Who is Eligible?
Activity on Referral is available to people over 16 years of age who are currently inactive. Patients can be referred for a range of reasons including; being overweight/obese, issues with smoking, those suffering from depression, anxiety, mild bone and joint problems, patients with Parkinson, MS, diabetes, asthma, hypertension and back pain.
If you would like to be referred to this activity scheme please contact your registered practice, or visit their website for more information.
It is likely you will be asked to text the practice on a specific number, consenting for your GP practice to share the following information with Trilogy Gym:
• Your Name
• Tel Number
• Email contact if applicable
• Health condition as reason for referral
• Current medication
The information provided will only be used as part of the Activity on Referral scheme to ensure that the scheme is delivered within the County standard protocol guidelines. All data will be stored securely.
What happens next…….
The Healthcare professional from our practice will securely email the completed referral form with your medical details on to Trilogy Leisure.
Trilogy staff will make contact with you within 5 working days.
You will be offered a consultation appointment within 7 days after Trilogy make contact.
You will be able to access a 12 week exercise programme and have access to five leisure centres during the 12 weeks:
• Lings Forum Leisure Centre
• Danes Camp Leisure Centre
• Mounts Baths Leisure Centre
• Duston Sports Leisure Centre
• Cripps Recreation Centre ( Northampton General Hospital Grounds)
Patients will be able to use the fitness facilities at their convenience, with specifically designed exercise programmes to meet their exercise needs. Suitably qualified staff will prepare a bespoke programme of exercise for you after an initial discussion.
Staff will be on hand to support you at any time and will meet on a prearranged dates after 6 weeks to monitor your progress and at 12 weeks/programme completion.
On completion, you will be provided with advice on how to continue with regular physical activity.
COST
• Consultation Fee - £20.00 (fee includes consultation meetings with AoR exercise professional at 1,6 & 12 weeks)
• Scheme Cost - £15.00 per month, direct debit for 3 months committed membership
Please note this is a saving of £11 per month in comparison to one of our similar membership packages (£26 per month committed for 12 months) !
• Scheme Entitlement –Unlimited use of all FIVE Trilogy gyms access to four swimming pools, over 200 fitness classes and three health suites.
