Services Database NHS Health Checks (Cambridgeshire Area)
Service ID
109415
Description
The NHS Health Check programme is a national programme to detect individuals in the 40-74 year old age range who are at risk of developing cardio-vascular disease.
NHS Health Check Consultations:
• NHS Health Checks are face-to-face consultations with patients.
• Each consultation should ideally last 20-30 minutes.
• Informed consent must be obtained and documented prior to the consultation.
Location of service
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
NHS Health Check
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Pharmacy Staff involved in carrying out the NHS Health Check should have received training and hold the following competencies:
• Phlebotomy
• Infection Control
• Calculation and communication of risk
• Lifestyle Advice
• Audit C
• Motivational Interviewing
• Data collection, storage and reporting
• Point of Care testing for lipids (and HbA1c if relevant).
Comments
This service is available in the Cambridgeshire area only.
