UK Introduces Workplace Health Checks to Combat Preventable Diseases

New initiative aims to assess over 130,000 employees, targeting heart disease, diabetes, and more.

Health checks will be available to employees in sectors like building, hospitality, and transport.
Participants will undergo assessments for cardiovascular risks, including blood pressure and cholesterol tests.
The program is expected to save NHS time and reduce waiting lists by offering convenient on-site evaluations.
A digital version of the health check is being developed, with trials planned in Norfolk, Medway, and Lambeth.
The initiative seeks to increase the uptake of health checks, especially among men who are less likely to seek early help.