Recent analysis from Diabetes UK shows that less than half of over 40s in Yorkshire and Humber eligible for an NHS Health Check in the last five years, have actually received one.
Launched in England in 2009, the programme offers a five-yearly check-up to everyone aged 40 to 74 with the aim of spotting the early signs of diabetes, stroke, kidney disease, heart disease and dementia.
There is significant regional variation of NHS Health Checks across England. While in Yorkshire and Humber only 39 per cent of the eligible population attended the health check between 2013 and 2018, in the East of England the figure was 50 per cent. The South West came lowest at only 35 per cent.
Rachel Martin, Improving Care Manager at Diabetes UK said: “The success of the programme in certain areas is due to local councils working hard to make it easier for people to attend these free health checks, that only take 15 minutes and can help keep people healthy.
“It is absolutely vital that all people who are eligible in every area get a health check. If left undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes can lead to devastating complications including blindness, amputations, stroke and kidney failure, but with the right treatment and support people living with diabetes can lead a long, full and healthy life.”
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