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Bringing NHS Health Checks to your Workplace
NHS Workplace Health Checks Pilot in Haringey
We are pleased to share the achievements of the NHS Workplace Health Checks pilot successfully delivered across Haringey. This important initiative provided free, confidential health checks to employees in local businesses, companies, and offices—supporting early identification and prevention of long-term health conditions within the working population.
A total of 2,139 NHS Health Checks were delivered through the pilot, reaching employees across a diverse range of organisations. Notably, seven organisations saw the highest levels of engagement, including Haringey Council, St Ann’s Hospital, and Capital City College, demonstrating strong commitment to workforce health and wellbeing.
The health checks identified significant public health insights among participants:
- 62 individuals were identified with a raised Q-Risk score (indicating a higher risk of cardiovascular disease),
- 215 were found to have blood pressure readings over 140/90 mmHg,
- 280 identified as current smokers,
- 1,402 individuals had a BMI over 25, indicating overweight or obesity,
- and a total of 554 GP referrals were made for further clinical assessment and support.
These findings underscore the value of accessible, workplace-based health interventions in improving early detection and supporting employees in making informed lifestyle changes. The pilot not only enhanced access to preventative healthcare but also fostered a culture of wellbeing across the borough’s workplaces.
We look forward to building on this success to expand health check initiatives across Haringey and beyond.
It enables Haringey based employers to offer comprehensive heart health checks to their employees. The checks can help detect people at higher risk of a range of diseases and help them to access effective treatment and take preventative action.
These checks save lives. Every year the NHS Health Check programme engages over 1.3 million people in England and prevents an estimated 300 premature deaths.
Research shows that not everyone who is eligible for a health check completes one. The Haringey pilot will make it easier and more convenient for people who work here to sign up for a life-saving check in the convenience of their workplace.
Eligibility criteria
To qualify for a health check, patients must meet the following criteria:
- Aged 18+ and working or volunteering in Haringey
- Have not received an NHS Health Check in the last five years
Were not previously diagnosed with one of the following:
- coronary heart disease,
- chronic kidney disease (CKD),
- diabetes
- hypertension
- atrial fibrillation
- transient ischaemic attack
- familial hypercholesterolaemia
- heart failure
- peripheral arterial disease
- stroke
How to book
We have been reaching out to employers across the borough to inform them about the programme. Please contact your employer/HR department for further information.
Get in touch:
If your organisation is interested in taking part in workplace health checks, please contact us.
Southwark Council national workplace Health Checks
This video was put together by Southwark Council as part of the national workplace health checks campaign.
Where and when does the service operate?
The service currently operates from:
- Charlton House Surgery: 581 High Road, N17 6SB
- Queenwood Medical Practice: 151 Park Road, N8 8JD
We are pleased to inform you of new locations within the community where NHS Health Checks can now be delivered. These additional venues are aimed at improving access and uptake across the borough and are available with immediate effect.
New Community Delivery Locations:
- Tottenham Community Sports Centre: 701-703 High Road, N17 8AD
- Wood Green Library: 187 – 197A High Road, N22 6XD
- Haringey GP Federation Offices (Wood Green): 48 Station Road, N22 7TY
These sites have been selected to support wider community engagement and ensure we are reaching residents in accessible and familiar settings.
To support this initiative, Haringey GP Federation will be contacting eligible patients registered within Haringey directly to offer health check appointments at these community venues
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Charlton House Surgery |
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Queenwood Medical Practice |
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48 Station Road |
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Tottenham Community Sport Centre |
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Wood Green Library |
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10.30am to 4pm |
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How does the service work?
Eligible patients will receive a text containing a self-booking link to book an appointment for a health check. The link will prompt patients to input their date of birth before showing a list of available appointments. We offer appointments 6 weeks in advance. On acceptance, patients receive a confirmation text containing details of the appointment i.e., date, time, location, and a link if they need to cancel. Please contact the service number if the link fails to work.
What if I need to reschedule?
Please follow the instructions on your appointment confirmation and call the service number.
Service Contact Details
Service number: 07888 605 220 (Available 9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday)
FAQs
Is data from the health checks fully confidential?
Yes, no details from the health checks will be shared with the employer or any non NHS organisations.
Do I have to have the blood test?
We advise all patients to have the blood test as it is a crucial part of the health check. Among other things, the results help us to determine a patient’s risk of developing a heart attack or stroke over the next 10 years.
While the blood test is not mandatory, patients are strongly advised to have them done so that we can catch any warning signs early and act appropriately if anything is found.
What if I have had a blood test done recently?
Please let our health care assistant know so they can take that into consideration.
More information:
More information about the national programme can be found on the DHSC website.