Answer:
you have a right to ask your GP for a host of free tests and services that allow you to assess many aspects of your general health, reports Christine Doyle. ... The obesity epidemic is apparent in every town and many GPs are now ... checks and services which patients are entitled to request from their GP.
Explanation:
You'll be invited for a free NHS Health Check every 5 years if you're between 40 and 74 years of age and do not already have heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease or high blood pressure. If you're registered with a GP surgery that offers the NHS Health Check, you should automatically get an invitation.
