Know Your Numbers – How Free NHS Health Checks Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
When it comes to protecting your long-term health, knowledge really is power.
Many serious conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes, can develop silently, with no noticeable symptoms. That is why understanding your key health numbers can play a vital role in preventing illness before it starts.
What is a free NHS Health Check?
Healthy Hounslow’s NHS Health Checks are delivered by a team of healthcare professionals through our Primary Care Network (PCN) Outreach Service. These are available at community locations across Hounslow, including high streets, parks, community centres and places of worship.
Anyone aged between 25 and 74 who lives, works, or studies in Hounslow, or is registered with a Hounslow GP, can access this free walk-in service. You do not need a GP referral, and no booking is required.
What do we check?
Our Health Checks give you an overview of your cardiovascular health and help detect early signs of serious conditions. We measure:
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These numbers are recorded on your NHS patient record so your GP or other health professional can follow up if necessary. Our friendly staff will talk you through your results and provide personalised advice about any next steps.
Why fad diets leave you feeling rubbish
Most fad diets work by asking you to slash your calories dramatically for a short burst. These diets are incredibly difficult to maintain – imagine trying to function on barely any fuel! What’s more, they don’t really tell you what to do once you’ve reached the “finish line.”
Most people find themselves caught in a frustrating cycle of “yo-yo dieting” – losing weight, putting it back on, feeling defeated, and then trying yet another fad diet hoping for different results. Does that sound familiar?
Beyond being nearly impossible to stick to, these restrictive approaches can actually be quite risky. They often cut out essential nutrients your body needs to function properly. Extreme restriction can leave you feeling exhausted, dizzy, constipated, or battling headaches – hardly the energetic, confident feeling you were hoping for.
Remember, you are not alone
If you’ve ever felt guilty about not being able to stick to a restrictive diet, or found yourself thinking you’ll do better “next time” – you’re responding exactly as these diet companies expect you to.
Here’s something that might surprise you: many fad diets are actually designed to fail.
The British Dietetic Association puts it perfectly: “Often these diets cannot be followed long term as many people become fed up with the rigid rules and limits.”
So if you’re seeing those “beach body ready” adverts and feeling a familiar knot in your stomach about dieting, take a deep breath. We’re here to offer you something completely different.
Make real changes that actually last
Our Beezee programmes do things differently. Rather than quick fixes, we’re all about helping you to make genuine changes that become part of your life for good. Our goal is to help you feel healthier and happier.
Fancy understanding why you eat the way you do when emotions run high? Interested in getting proper support to build new habits that actually stick? Or perhaps you’d like to rediscover how brilliant it feels to move your body in ways you genuinely enjoy?
Our expert team is here to support you in making changes that work for your real life.
