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New free workplace health checks launched

Care Group officially launches 15-minute health check with Tower Hamlets Council.

Posted on: 27 November 2024

Free workplace health checks have been officially launched in Tower Hamlets at a special event at Whitechapel Idea Store on Wednesday 27 November. The Care Group has partnered with Tower Hamlets Council to provide the free 15-minute health check to help lower the risk of common health conditions.

More than 500 checks have been carried out already since a trial began in October. At the launch, Care Group staff engaged with the local community, including vendors from the famous Whitechapel Market.

The health checks have a range of benefits for both employers and employees, including better physical health, improved morale and increased productivity.

The workplace health check provides an opportunity for employees to receive information and advice to support their health and lower their risk of developing certain health conditions. Our team of trained healthcare assistants conduct the health checks.

They check for:

Blood pressure
Body Mass Index (BMI) – height, weight measurement
Waist measurement
Type 2 diabetes risk score (online assessment tool)
Smoking status
Alcohol risk status

Our healthcare assistants will also provide advice and support, including signposting to GP and other health services.

Healthcare assistant, Yusuf Hussain, talks to us about workplace health checks:

The workplace health checks are different to the full NHS Health Check programme offered for 40–74-year-olds. Anyone in this age range can find more information about the full heath check on the NHS website.

If employees are registered with a GP in Tower Hamlets, any information obtained during the health check will be forwarded to their GP practice, provided they give consent to share it.

How do I sign up for a workplace health check?

If you are interested in offering health check screening at your workplace for employees, please complete the initial expression of interest booking form and our Project Officer will get in touch with you.

You can read the privacy notice for this programme including what data is collected and shared with the funders of this programme.