BUPA ESSENTIAL HEALTH DISCOVER HOW YOUR LIFESTYLE IMPACTS YOUR HEALTH. bupa.co.uk

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1 BUPA ESSENTIAL HEALTH DISCOVER HOW YOUR LIFESTYLE IMPACTS YOUR HEALTH bupa.co.uk

2 BUPA ESSENTIAL HEALTH BUILDING A PICTURE OF YOUR HEALTH Do you have a busy work and social life, with little time to relax? Do you ever wonder if your lifestyle is taking its toll on your health? Now you can find out with the Bupa Essential Health Assessment. What s included? It involves a consultation with a doctor for up to twenty five minutes and a series of key tests to check for how your lifestyle may be affecting your health. When you learn the exact shape you re currently in, we give you advice on how you could make improvements. GP Anytime HealthLine Bupa Essential 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? Most of the results will be available on the day, followed by a full report. You ll have the opportunity to discuss your results with both our health adviser and doctor during the assessment. Why do I need these tests? Bupa Essential Health lets you find out if your way of life is building up any potential future health hazards. Through diet, nutrition and lifestyle advice, it will help empower you to make lifestyle changes. Why chse Bupa Essential Health? Three quarters of people who come for a health assessment go on to make positive lifestyle changes*. *Source: Customer Satisfaction Survey, August 2013 to January The reports were very clear; the tests, what to expect and what was being lked for were well explained by the adviser. Quote drawn from past experiences of Bupa customers.

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 Bld pressure and pulse measurement Resting electrocardiogram (ECG) for signs of heart disease Lung function test Coronary risk score Lifestyle Smoking and alcohol (if relevant) Report and personal health action plan Diabetes risk score For men Testicular examination Testicular awareness instruction For women Breast check and awareness instruction Body composition Waist to height ratio measurement Bld and urine tests Detailed bld and urine analysis which tests for: cholesterol levels kidney and liver function calcium levels diabetes full bld count (includes test for anaemia) gout thyroid bld test for women over 50 egfr (detailed kidney function test). Total duration: 60 minutes Time with doctor: Up to 25 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 concerns. Coronary heart disease^ is the biggest killer in the UK. High bld pressure^ may lead to strokes and kidney failure. Diabetes^ affects more than three million people in the UK. Weight problems^ can increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease, diabetes or osteoarthritis. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? Why should I chse Bupa? We are one of the market leaders in preventive healthcare with over 40 years of experience. Bupa Health Assessments are based on gd 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. When and where can I bk my appointment? What if I find out something is wrong? We can refer you to a specialist or to your GP. What if I already have a medical condition? Our assessments focus on your current health risks but if you have a pre-existing condition, our doctors can take it into account. How do I bk my appointment? Please call # or visit bupa.co.uk/health-assessments for further information. You can 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. # Calls may be recorded and may be monitored. Lines are open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. ^ Source: British Heart Foundation 2012, Diabetes UK 2012 and Health and safety executive 2007.

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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