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Well Woman

Well Woman (£495)

What does the health check test for?

Through an in-depth history of your systems and symptoms with our GP, our Well Woman health check screens for the following:

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Cardiovascular Problems
Your blood pressure, pulse and heart will be checked and along with blood test results screen for any cardiovascular problems.
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Respiratory Problems

Your lungs and oxygen levels will be checked for any respiratory problems.

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Gastrointestinal Problems

Your abdomen will be examined to ensure no gastrointestinal abnormalities.

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Thyroid Problems
A thyroid check and blood test will identify if you have any thyroid issues.
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Liver & Kidney Check

Your liver and kidney function will be assessed and signs of disease detected.

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Vitamin D And Iron Check
Your Vitamin D and iron levels will be checked to identify any concerns.
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Diabetes Check
You will be checked for early signs of diabetes and advised on nutrition and lifestyle changes if required.
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Bone Health Check
Your calcium levels will be tested to analyse the health of your bones.
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Breast Examination
Ensure no abnormalities of your breasts.
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Oestrogen Check

Your oestrogen levels will be checked to ensure no abnormalities.

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Inflammatory Markers Check
Inflammatory markers will be checked to see if you have raised levels of inflammation.
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Weight Problems
Your BMI will be assessed to identify any problems with your weight.

What does the health check include?

GP Consultation

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Personal 45 minute consultation with a specialist health screening doctor

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Detailed discussion of lifestyle and risk factors

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Previous medical and surgical history

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Discussion of any health concerns

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Health screening history

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Family history

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Blood pressure and BMI check

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Cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and breast examination

Results

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A comprehensive health screening report detailing your results
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Speedy onward referrals if required
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Prescription for medication if needed
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Blood and urine tests

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Full blood count

Gives a good indication of your overall bone marrow function and general health. Can detect anaemia.

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Urea and electrolytes
This tests how well the kidneys are filtering the blood plus the overall balance of electrolytes and minerals in the body.
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Liver function
Checks how well the liver is functioning and tells us whether there is any inflammation or damage to the inside of the liver.
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HbA1c and glucose
To check for diabetes.
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ESR
Checks for inflammation or infection in your body.
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Thyroid function tests
Checks for thyroid disorders including underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
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Lipid profile
Checks for cholesterol levels which could indicate higher risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia.
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Calcium
Important for healthy bones and teeth. Calcium helps your nerves, muscles and heart function properly.
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Uric acid
Checks for gout and kidney stones.
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Iron

Checks for iron deficiency as well as iron overload.

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Ferritin
Checks for iron-deficiency and therefore anaemia, inflammatory conditions or liver disease.
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Vitamin D
Checks for any bone disorders.
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Oestrogen level

To check for problems with oestrogen levels, if your history suggests this.

Why get a Well Woman health screen?

The benefits of getting a health check are numerous. These include:

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Early detection of health issues
Detecting potential health issues early is crucial for successful treatment.
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Personalised recommendations for maintaining good health
This can include advice on lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, as well as guidance on preventative measures to reduce your risk of disease.
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Improved quality of life
Address potential health issues early on and improve your quality of life by preventing or managing health conditions.
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Peace of mind
Confirmation that everything is normal and healthy, or swift treatment of any issues that are picked up can provide valuable peace of mind.
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Fast and accurate results
We pride ourselves on getting accurate results back to you as soon as possible.
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Well Woman Plus (£695)

What does the health check test for?

Our Well Woman Plus includes all of the above plus

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Mental Health Check
We assess screen for low mood and anxiety.
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Sleep Problems
We screen for issues with sleep.
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Memory Concerns
We screen for any concerns about your memory.
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Vitamin B12 And Folate Check
We check for any abnormalities of these vital vitamins.
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Ear, Nose And Throat (Ent) Check
We examine for any ENT problems.
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Detailed Hormone Bloods

FSH and LH as well as oestrogen and progesterone to check these are in the expected range for your stage in life.

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ECG
Includes an ECG to look at the electrical activity of your heart and screen for any abnormalities.
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Faecal Occult Stool Test
We screen for bowel cancer with this stool test that detects any hidden blood in your stool.

Results:

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You will get a report as well as a free 15 minute follow-up face to face consultation to go over your results.
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Speedy onward referrals if required
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Prescription for medication if needed
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