From today, Thursday 16th May, free NHS health checks will be taking place across Wealden district in partnership with One You East Sussex, after great success of a similar programme delivered last year.
The NHS Health Check is a free check-up designed to help residents lose weight, be smoke free, move more, eat well and drink less, as well as to spot the early signs of strokes, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia.
Residents wanting to book a health check must meet the following criteria:
- Be aged between 40-74.
- Are not currently prescribed blood pressure or cholesterol medications.
- Do not suffer from Diabetes OR Heart/Circulatory/Kidney conditions or previously suffered from any cardiovascular events.
- Be an East Sussex resident.
- Have not previously had an NHS health check in the last five years.
The roadshow will visit Hailsham, Crowborough, Uckfield, Heathfield and Polegate to promote and raise awareness of positive health behaviours.
Please book your NHS health check in advance as spaces may not be available on the day, by contacting [email protected]. Appointments take between 30-40 minutes and your results will be discussed with on the day.
Dates and locations
- Thursday 16 May – Crowborough, Croft Road car park
- Thursday 23 May – Uckfield, Luxford Field car park
- Thursday 30 May – Hailsham, Vicarage Lane car park
- Thursday 13 June – Heathfield, Station Road East car park
- Thursday 20 June – Crowborough, Croft Road car park
- Thursday 27 June – Uckfield, Luxford Field car park
If you’re unable to attend any of these dates, One You East Sussex will be returning in September and October, further information including dates and how to book will be provided in the summer.
