NHS Cardiovascular Health Check

**UPDATE – 07/04/2026: The Directed Enhanced Service CVD scheme has been extended to run throughout 2026**

Riverside Medical Practice is inviting patients who are eligible for an NHS cardiovascular health check under the 2025 Directed Enhanced Service for Cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and diagnosis.

Eligible patients are aged between 35 and 60 years of age and currently have no known history of cardiovascular disease.

These checks help monitor and manage your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, or related conditions.

Why is this appointment important?

Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of ill health, but many risk factors can be reduced or managed. 

The appointment will be a 20 minute appointment with one of our Health Care Assistants and will take place at the surgery. 

The health check includes:

• Blood pressure
• Height
• Weight
• Blood tests to check your Cholesterol and blood glucose
• Waist circumference
• Smoking status
• Alcohol intake
• Assessment of Type 2 Diabetes risk

If you have received your invite please call the practice on 01463 715999 to book an appointment.

The CVD scheme has been extended to run throughout 2026, we may be unable to offer the service after this and as such we strongly encourage you to attend – your heart health matters.

For more information about cardiovascular health and the NHS programme, please visit:

 NHS Highland Website: www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk

 NHS Inform (Scotland): https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/