BUPA MATURE HEALTH SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO HELP YOU STAY HEALTHY

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1 BUPA MATURE HEALTH SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO HELP YOU STAY HEALTHY bupa.co.uk

2 INTRODUCING BUPA MATURE HEALTH DESIGNED TO HELP YOU KEEP FIT AND HEALTHY Bupa Mature Health Help give yourself peace of mind with this extensive health assessment tailor made for you in older life. Whatever your concerns, you won t be rushed. We re here to help you and offer the best possible advice. What s included? It involves up to 60 minutes consultation with a doctor and a series of tests, based on your age, lifestyle and gender. Through an extensive range of tests, including additional ones for conditions that are more likely at this age, we aim to give you a thorough health check. GP Anytime HealthLine Bupa Mature Health also includes GP Anytime HealthLine giving you round the clock access to medical professionals. Available 24/7, you can ring and talk to one of our qualified nurses about any health issues, and if necessary, receive a call back from a GP within the hour. When do I get my results? We ll give you a summary of results on the day, followed by a full report. You ll have plenty of time to talk through any concerns with one of our doctors. Why chse Bupa Mature Health? Bupa Mature Health provides a range of tests that are particularly relevant to those over 65. A personalised consultation with a Bupa doctor is included, meaning that together you can discuss a healthy action plan for the future. Why do I need these tests? When we have all the results we can give you an in-depth picture of your health and can help you understand how to improve it.

3 MEDICAL TESTS Understanding you Medical history and lifestyle questionnaire Physical examination and consultation with a doctor Mental health and wellbeing assessment Heart and lungs Cardiovascular risk score to check the risk of future heart disease Bld pressure and pulse measurement Carbon monoxide levels in the bld Resting ECG (electrocardiogram) - records any problems with the heart s rhythm Lung function test Lung age calculation Chest X-ray (only offered if necessary) Body composition Height and weight measurements Body mass index (BMI) calculation Waist to height ratio measurement Body fat percentage Metabolic rate calculation Bld and urine tests Detailed bld and urinalysis including: cholesterol profile, kidney and liver function test, calcium levels, diabetes, anaemia, gout and vitamin B12 Bld in stl tests to check for bowel cancer egfr (detailed kidney function test) For women Breast check and awareness instruction Pelvic examination (only if clinically necessary) Cervical smear Mammogram* (if purchased by you or your employer for an additional payment) Thyroid function test For men Prostate cancer bld test Testicular examination Lifestyle Dietary assessment to give you a detailed analysis of the fd you eat Diabetes risk score Sensory Hearing test Vision test * This depends on when you had your last mammogram. Total duration: 120minutes Time with doctor: Up to 60 minutes

4 KNOW THE FACTS AND THE RISKS It s better to check for health problems before you have any symptoms, than to wait until they ve taken hold. Catching diseases in their early stages usually means a much better prognosis early detection saves lives every year. This assessment gives you the opportunity to see how your lifestyle impacts on your health and helps to identify any key health risks. Coronary heart disease 1 is the biggest killer in the UK. High bld pressure 2 may lead to strokes and kidney failure. Breast cancer 3 in 2011 around 49,900 women were diagnosed with breast cancer, that s more than 130 women every day. Prostate cancer 4 in 2011 around 41,700 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer, that s more than 110 every day. Diabetes 5 affects more than three million people in the UK. Weight problems 6 can increase the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, or osteoarthritis. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? Why should I chse Bupa? Bupa Health Assessments are based on medical science and research, and we ensure that all tests are conducted to a high standard of accuracy and reliability through strict clinical governance. We only offer tests which are accepted as useful as well as being of value in assessing and modifying general health. Can I have any extra tests? We offer a range of supplementary tests which can be bked with the Bupa Mature Health Assessment. These include Coronary Health, Breast Health and Colon Health. To find out more visit bupa.co.uk/supplementary-health-check When and where can I bk my appointment? You chse the location and appointment time that suits you best. We then send you an online questionnaire for you to complete prior to your health assessment. Please note that cancellations may incur charges. How do I bk my appointment? Please call # or visit bupa.co.uk/health-assessments for further information or to make a bking. *Calls may be recorded and may be monitored. Lines are open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. 1: British Heart Foundation 2014 ( 2. Bld pressure bklet. British Heart Foundation Breast cancer Key Facts May Cancer Research UK Prostate cancer Key Facts May Cancer Research UK Diabetes UK 2014 ( 6. Arthritis Research UK 2014 (

5 BUPA HEALTH ASSESSMENT CENTRES Aberdeen Belfast Glasgow Edinburgh Newcastle Washington London Canary Wharf Fleet Street City West End King s Cross Blackpl Wirral Leeds Manchester Hull Warrington Sheffield Nottingham Macclesfield Leicester Norwich Solihull Cambridge Milton Keynes Worcester Harpenden Brentwd Oxford Cardiff Bristol Southend Reading London Guildford Maidstone Farnham Croydon Gatwick Tunbridge Southampton Wells Brighton Plymouth Bupa Centres and the health assessments offered at each Bupa Centre may vary from time to time. To bk an appointment or for more information call us on #. Lines are open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. To find out more visit bupa.co.uk/health-assessments # Calls may be recorded and may be monitored.

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