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NHS Health Check

On 1 October 2021, responsibility for the NHS Health Check programme was transferred from Public Health England (PHE) to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), located within the Department of Health and Social Care.

The documents linked on this page remain current as guidance for the NHS Health Check programme, even if published using PHE templates and branding prior to October 2021.

Best Practice Guidance

NHS Health Check best practice guidance - October 2019 (updated March 2020)

Top tips for increasing the uptake of NHS Health Checks - August 2016

NHS Health Check programme review

Preventing illness and improving health for all: a review of the NHS Health Check programme and recommendations - December 2021

Programme Standards

NHS Health Check programme standards - July 2020

QRISK®3 Explained

NHS Health Checks: QRISK®3 Explained – August 2021

Health Equity Audit

NHS Health Check Health Equity Audit Guidance - January 2017

Evaluation

NHS Health Check: stocktake and action plan - January 2018

NHS Health Check priorities for research - February 2015

Competency Framework

NHS Health Check competency framework - July 2020

NHS Health Check learner and assessor workbook - July 2020

Data

NHS Health Check Single Data List Returns Guide - Oct 13 Refresh - Oct 2013

NHS Health Check IG and data flows pack - Oct 2016*

*Please note this guidance was developed before GDPR guidance and is due to be reviewed

Regulations

The Local Authorities (Public Health Functions and Entry to Premises by Local Healthwatch Representatives) Regulations - 2013

Making Every Contact Count

Making Every Contact Count (MECC): practical resources - Jan 2016

 

Physical Health Checks in Prisons 

Physical Health Checks in Prisons Standards: A framework for quality improvement August 2017

Physical Health Checks in Prisons: Programme Guidance August 2017

Physical Health Checks in Prisons sample recording template: HMP Manchester Template for SystmOne September 2017

Cardiovascular disease

Public Health England cardiovascular disease prevention initiatives, 2018 to 2019

Public Health England cardiovascular disease prevention initiatives, 2018 to 2019 - November 2018

Public Health England Return on investment

Public Health England Return on investment tool - October 2018

 

Page reviewed: 24/10/2022