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NHS Health Check resources for GPs

These health check resources are for GP practices in East Sussex and include invitation templates for patients and training courses.

Health Check patient invitation templates

We recommend using these templates when inviting patients for their health check via text message or post:

SMS text message templates for patient invites and reminders [1.3 MB] [docx]

Health check invitation letter template [252.0 KB] [docx]

Health Check leaflets for patients

Results leaflet

The East Sussex Patient Results leaflet should be given to every patient having their health check. It records their written results, and suggests ongoing lifestyle changes they might like to make. These leaflets have been mailed directly to practices to use with their patients. If you would like to order more then email: Aifric Muller.

Health Check information leaflets

NHS Health Check information leaflets come in a range of languages and accessible formats and are available as digital resources and in hard copy.

The Dementia Awareness leaflet should be give to all adults having a health check who are aged 65 to 74. It raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of dementia, and advises people to contact their GP with any concerns.

For digital versions go to the: NHS Health Check website or order hard copies from NHS England.

NHS Health Check training

One You East Sussex provide the NHS Health Check training for GP practice staff.

They provide four courses throughout the year:

  • A one day training course for people new to NHS Health Checks,
  • A half day refresher course for those who need to refresh their skills or would like a little more support around NHS Health Check delivery
  • How to incorporate dementia into NHS Health Checks
  • Communicating Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk masterclasses

Find out more and book your place.

Online training

NHS Health Checks Training Hub

The NHS Health Checks Training Hub provides information on all key aspects of the NHS Health Check in one simple place. A great way to refresh your knowledge of NHS Health Checks and CVD prevention.

There are six areas:

  • Cholesterol, Familial Hypercholesteraemia (FH) and Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) prevention and NHS Health Checks
  • Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and blood pressure
  • Behaviour Change
  • Alcohol consumption and smoking
  • Dementia
  • Physical activity and weight management

To access the training hub: use this link

Dementia awareness and behavioural change

For links to training on dementia awareness and wider behavioural change, see: NHS Health Check website.