Introduction/Background. The NHS Health Check programme is a mandated public health service for all local authorities. The NHS Health Check is a systematic vascular risk assessment and management programme to help prevent cardiovascular diseases (CVD) including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia and kidney disease. The eligible cohort is people between 40 and 74 years of age who 1) have no previous diagnosis of CVD and 2) are not currently taking statins. The NHS Health Check is a 5-year rolling programme, such that 20% of the eligible population are invited for a check each year, ensuring the full eligible population are invited once every 5 years. The national aspiration is that 75% of people who are eligible for an NHS Health Check take up their offer. The aim of the NHS Health Check programme is to enable the population to stay healthier for longer by identifying their risk of developing these conditions and offering information and support to reduce or manage this risk.
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