Health screening

Individual and corporate health screening, preventive health assessment and evaluation of cardiovascular, metabolic and other health risks. Services depend on the selected assessment and may include:

The doctor asks about your health, family history and lifestyle, checks your weight and blood pressure, and arranges blood tests such as blood sugar and cholesterol. The results are put together to estimate your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes over the coming years.

The aim is a useful review of your risk, not as many tests as possible. You leave with a plan, which may include lifestyle changes, treatment where appropriate, and when to check again.

Bowel cancer screening is generally recommended from age 50, or earlier if you have a strong family history. It usually starts with a stool test you do at home. If the test is positive, the doctor refers you for a colonoscopy and follows up to make sure it is done.

For breast screening, mammograms are arranged with partner screening providers, following current local guidance for your age and risk. The doctor goes through the result with you and arranges further tests or referral if needed.

Osteoporosis makes bones thinner and more likely to break, often without symptoms until a fracture happens. The doctor looks at your risk factors, such as age, menopause, a previous fracture, long-term steroid use, smoking or family history.

If testing is recommended, a bone density (DXA) scan is arranged with a partner provider. The doctor goes through the result with you and discusses treatment where appropriate, along with calcium, vitamin D, exercise and fall prevention.