Training to Support The NHS Health Checks Programme

The NHS Health Check Programme commenced in April 2009 to help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and has included dementia awareness since 2013. Everyone between the ages of 40 and 74 who has not already been diagnosed with one of these conditions or has certain risk factors is eligible. The Programme ensures everyone is this eligible population is invited once every five years to have an NHS Health Check, and gives them support and advice to reduce or manage any identified risk. To ensure tha...