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MariaPCC 14 November 2024

Health checks were introduced in 2009 with the aim of saving lives and money by helping people to tackle cardiovascular disease (CVD). Everyone aged 40-74 who does not have a pre-existing heart condition is eligible for a health check once every five years. The report finds that the current system to make sure that eligible people in England are offered and attend health checks isn’t working effectively. It recommends a review of how NHS health checks are provided in England.

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