Are You Missing Important Health Checks?
Many people in the UK miss important health checks each year.
Get a free personalised list of NHS-recommended health checks in 30 seconds (based on your age and gender)
⏱️ Takes 30 seconds
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🩺 Most people miss at least 1 important health check:
Blood pressure (often silent)
Cholesterol
Cancer screenings
Diabetes risk
Why this matters
Many serious conditions like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes develop silently. By the time symptoms appear, treatment is often harder.Simple checks—done at the right time—can catch problems early when they’re easiest to treat.
It only takes 30 seconds to check what you might be missing....
Why I built this
In memory of my fatherMy dad was a heavy smoker for most of his life. When he was diagnosed with lung cancer, it was already too late.What I didn’t know then - and wish I had - is that he should have been offered a lung health check. It is recommended by the NHS and the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation for people at higher risk. He never knew. We never knew.After he passed, I started looking into what health checks the NHS recommends - and how many people simply don’t know they are entitled to them. The answer shocked me.PreventCheck is my attempt to help fix that in a small way. It won’t replace your GP. But it takes 30 seconds and might show you something important you are missing for yourself or a loved one.I built this it in memory of my dad. I hope it helps you.- Paul
FAQs
Is this medical advice?
No. This tool provides general guidance based on UK health recommendations.
Where does the data come from?
NHS and trusted UK health charities.
Do I need an account?
No. Your data is not stored and stays on your device.
Privacy Policy
At PreventCheck, we believe your health information is private.
No Accounts: We do not ask for your name, email or sensitive identifiers.
No Servers: Your age and gender inputs are processed locally. We do not store this data on any database.
Local Storage: If you "check off" a task, that progress is saved only in your own brower's local storage so it's there when you return.
Third-Party Links: Our tool provides links to official sources (like the NHS). Once you leave our site, their privacy policies applies.
Disclaimer
Information Purposes Only.
PreventCheck is a tool designed to help you organise and plan your health screenings based on publicly available UK guidance.
Not Medical Advice: The content on this site is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always Consult a Professional: Always seek the advice of your GP or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Accuracy: While we strive to our guidance aligned with current NHS and UK Charity guidance, health guidelines change. Always verify specific screening eligibility with your healthcare provider.
NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme
Check NHS Lung Health Check Locations
As of April 2026, full coverage across the UK is being rolled out. The NHS Lung Cancer Screening services aim to diagnose lung cancer at an early stage and are part of the NHS Long Term Plan. Click here to find your nearest lung health check location NHS Lung Health Check Locations 2026
Am I Eligable?
If you're aged 55 to 74, you may be contacted by your GP or a local NHS service to take part in lung cancer screening. You will be eligible if all of the following apply to you:
Age: 55 to 74 years old
Smoking History: Current smokers or anyone who has ever smoked in the past
GP Status: Must be registered with a UK GP surgery
Even if you don't qualify for the screening, see your GP even if you have:
a cough that does not go away after 3 weeks
an existing cough that changes or gets worse
chest infections that keep coming back
coughing up blood
being short of breath a lot
unexplained tiredness
an ache or pain when breathing or coughing
loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss
Lung Check Eligability for ex-smokers
If you quit 20 years ago, you are still eligible. The NHS target is anyone aged 55-74 with any smoking history. If you fit this but haven't had a letter, contact your GP to ensure your smoking status is correctly recorded.
Benefits of Lung Cancer Screening
According to The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation The majority people who go for screening will not have lung cancer. For those who do have, screening can help speed up diagnosis and increase your treatment options, including curative-intent treatment.Currently 75% of people who have been diagnosed with lung cancer through the lung health check programme have been caught at stages 1 and 2.