We will be writing to our patients aged 50 - 74 who do not have existing long term conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke or kidney disease, on a rolling five year programme inviting them for a NHS Health Check. The check is to assess a person’s risk of developing these medical conditions and to offer advice on how to reduce the risk and stay healthy. Please take up this invitation when you receive it. The check will include taking your family history, blood pressure and a simple blood test to check your cholesterol level. We are inviting patients on the basis of information we already hold or need to gather so do not worry if you do not receive your invitation for some time. If you are concerned about your own level of risk, please contact the surgery to request a Health Check at any time before you receive your invitation.