Up to 14,600 'life-saving' health checks will be available
Workers in Greater Manchester will be able to get a free NHS check-up at their workplace thanks to a new government scheme.
Anyone who is aged 40 to 74, does not already have certain pre-existing conditions is eligible for a free check-up every five years. The checks usually involve measuring height, weight and waist, blood pressure and cholesterol tests and possibly a blood sugar level test. “That’s why we’re working to improve access to treatment while also taking steps to address the preventable causes of cardiovascular disease. This innovative new programme is an important step towards community-focused healthcare and supporting economic and productivity through improving health, shifting the focus from treatment to prevention, easing the strain on the NHS and helping people to live well for longer.
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