A FREE NHS health check is being offered to Gloucestershire residents to ensure their heart is in good condition.

A health check is available to people aged between 40 and 74 and tests for risk factors for the condition as well as diabetes, kidney disease, stroke and dementia.

The health check calculates each person’s individual risk of developing heart disease and a health worker will offer advice and support about how to reduce this risk and improve or maintain the person’s health.

Treatment or medication can be offered if necessary but often the risks can be improved by making one or two changes to diet or lifestyle.

For more information visit nhs.uk/Conditions/nhs-health-check/Pages/NHS-Health-Check.aspx.