Digital NHS Health Check
How we digitised the first and only approved fully digital replica of the NHS Health Check for the UK Government Office for Health Improvement and Disparities to reduce health inequalities
Overview
The NHS Health check serves as a longstanding method for assessing an individual's overall health and risk of cardiovascular incidents, such as stroke or heart attack. Administered by invitation to eligible individuals, this statutory assessment involves a series of inquiries and biometric measurements conducted during face-to-face appointments. These include recording family history, activity levels, height, weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, among others, which are then analysed using an algorithm to evaluate the user's health status. While outcomes range from positive affirmations to the detection of serious health conditions requiring immediate medical attention, uptake of the traditional face-to-face health check was low.
Extensive research into the poor participation rates revealed various factors, from time constraints and skepticism towards the NHS to mobility issues and perceived healthiness. Recognizing the potential of a digital alternative to overcome these barriers, we embarked on the development of a fully digital solution.
Promo video
To encourage take up, we’ve produced a short video explaining why people should take part in a Digital Health Check.
Custom illustration style
Project details
Over a span of four years, in collaboration with healthcare bodies and academic institutions, we designed the first and only NHS-approved digital version of the health check. Our meticulously crafted user interface guides individuals through a series of intuitive screens, incorporating imagery, videos, and clear content to facilitate easy comprehension and input. Integration with a blood testing laboratory involved the development of an API for seamless exchange of blood test requests and results.
Conclusion
Our digital health check empowers individuals to complete the assessment conveniently from their homes, with results automatically transmitted to GP practices for clinical evaluation and medical diagnosis.