The NHS Health Check - dubbed the 'midlife MOT' - can help catch the early signs of serious health issues like heart disease and dementia.
But many people don't know that the service, which has been proven to lower the risk of heart attacks by 15%, exists. "There's a lack of awareness around the campaign for NHS Health Checks," says Dr Raj Arora, a GP and medical educator. "Many health communications are now provided online and those who are less digitally literate may miss out. Not all GP surgeries openly promote the checks either."
