Home

Health Checks at Work for Council Staff

STAFF at Colchester Council were among the first employees to benefit form free work-place Health checks.

 

The ground-breaking initiative has been set up by NHS North East Essex and is part of the national NHS Health Check screening programme to detect individuals in the 40 to 74-year-old group who are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

 

The check is a standard assessment made up of various questions and measurements looking at age, gender, height, weight, body mass index, smoking, levels of physical activity, ethnic background, family history, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels.

 

Colchester Council staff took advantage of the checks when nurses visited Rowan House to carry out checks for blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

 

Martin Hunt, deputy leader of the Colchester Borough Council, said: “The council is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of all its employees. We are grateful to the NHS and Surelines for providing these health checks to council staff, and helping to promote the importance of wellbeing in the workplace.”

 

If you are interested in organising Health Checks, please call us on 01604 859000.

Print

Do you know your heart risk? cog

 

Would you like a FREE NHS Health Check while at work? 

 

The North East Essex NHS Health Checks are now complete. Thank you to all those that took part.


The NHS Health Check is a great way to have a health MOT. You get a car checked-out with an MOT, so this is an ideal way to get yourself checked – at work even! It’s fun, informative and informal.The nurse-led clinic is there to help you have a longer, healthier life.

 

This is a service commissioned and supported by: NHS_NEE_PS_copy

  

 

 

Vascular disease is the single largest cause of long-term ill health and disability, impairing the quality of life for many people.

 

The NHS Health Check is a national screening programme to detect individuals in the 40-74 year old age range who are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. By taking early action, you can improve your health and prevent the onset of vascular diseases.

 

The Health Check is a standard assessment, made up of various questions and measurements looking at:  

Age Gender Height
Weight Body Mass Index Smoking
Level of Physical Activity Current Medication Ethnic Background
Family History Blood Pressure  
A simple blood test for cholesterol, and glucose (sugar) levels

 

The health check is FREE at your place of work in March 2010

 

You’ll leave with a “Health Passport” detailing all your results – good to keep for future reference!

 

NHS North East Essex has commissioned Surelines Limited to undertake the health check for employees of the following organisations:

  • NHS North East Essex
  • Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust
  • Colchester Borough Council
  • Tendring District Council
  • Essex County Council

But to be eligible for the health check:

  • You must be between 40 and 74 years old
  • You must be registered with a North East Essex GP
  • You must not have attended for a cardiovascular risk assessment previously
  • You must not have an existing diagnosed cardiovascular condition
    (if in doubt talk to you GP or phone Surelines on 01604 859000)

 

When you attend the Health Check remember we need your NHS number.
To find your NHS number see the link here or phone your GP practice.

 

View the Department of Health’s Health Check leaflet: 

 

 Health_Check_Leaflet_-_A5_-_NEEssex-1