Free NHS health checks will be taking place across Wealden district in partnership with One You East Sussex.
The NHS Health Check is a free check-up designed to spot the early signs of strokes, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia.
Residents aged 40-74, who haven’t had a stroke or don’t suffer heart disease or kidney disease, are eligible for an NHS Health Check every five years. Residents who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes will not be eligible.
The roadshow will visit Hailsham, Crowborough, Uckfield, Heathfield, Polegate and Forest Row to promote and raise awareness of positive health behaviours.
The health check will include taking height and weight measurements and some blood samples to analyse sugar levels and cholesterol. Residents will also be able to discuss any medial questions, talk about family medical history and to receive support, if needed once their results come back.
Dates and locations for the health checks:
- Tuesday 7th March from 10am to 3pm – Hailsham, Vicarage Lane car park
- Tuesday 14th March from 10am to 3pm – Crowborough, Croft Road car park
- Tuesday 21st March from 10am to 3pm – Uckfield, Luxford Field car park
- Tuesday 28th March from 10am to 3pm – Heathfield, Station Road East car park
- Tuesday 4th April from 10am to 3pm – Forest Row, Hartfield Road car park
- Tuesday 11th April from 10am to 3pm – Polegate, Town Council car park
- Tuesday 18th April from 10am to 3pm – Hailsham, Vicarage Lane car park
