The Enhanced Health Check is very similar to a standard NHS Health Check, in that it aims to improve your health and wellbeing.

We are all at risk of developing health conditions that may affect us in the future, but spotting things early can often help us to help put preventions in place to help us live in good health for longer. The purpose of the Enhanced Health Check is to find things early so that we can make the right offer of support to you to help prevent things developing further.

The standard NHS Health Check can help you prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease, and other conditions that we become more at risk of developing with age.

The Enhanced Health Check does all of the above, as well as further screening, vaccinations, and your mental and physical wellbeing.

Across Lancashire and South Cumbria, there are some residents who qualify for a NHS Health Check, and who we believe would benefit from further screening and support, which is why they are being offered an Enhanced Health Check.

Frequently Asked Questions

The practice offers a wide array of contraception services free on the NHS.

For information regarding the different methods of contraception and how to chose, visit the NHS website.

What services we offer

Some of the contraception services that we offer in the practice include:

• Combined pill
• Progestogen-only pill
• IUD (intrauterine device, or copper coil)
• IUS (intrauterine system or hormonal coil)
• Contraceptive implant
• Contraceptive injection
• Contraceptive patch

Make an appointment

To make an appointment, please contact the practice on 01253 344544.

For some services, the receptionist may have to get the clinician to contact you back with an appointment.

A blood pressure test checks if your blood pressure is healthy, or if it’s high or low.

You should have a blood pressure test if you’re worried about your blood pressure at any time.

If you have been diagnosed with high or low blood pressure, or you have a high risk of developing either, you may need more frequent checks of your blood pressure. Learn more.

If you’ve been asked to have a blood test, you should book an appointment.

You may be asked to have a blood test if:

• the clinician requests investigations for you
• you’re on certain medications where you blood levels should be monitored
• you have a medical condition that requires regular monitoring of your blood levels

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke. Many people do not realise they have it. Learn more.

How often you should have a review

You should have a review at least once every year if you are living with COPD.

The nurse may also request you have interim reviews to see how you’re managing on your current treatment plan where necessary.

What happens in the appointment

In the appointment, you may:

• talk about your symptoms – for example, if they’re affecting your normal activities or are getting worse
• discuss your current treatment– including if you think you might be experiencing any side effects and if you need to be reminded how to use your inhaler
• be offered tests to monitor your health

It’s also a good chance to ask any questions you have or raise any other issues you want to discuss.

How to book or decline the appointment

If you have been sent a link in a text message, you can use this to easily book your appointment online at a location, date and time that suits you best.

Alternatively, you can call the practice on 01253 344544 and book an appointment with a nurse.

Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties.

It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also develop for the first time in adults.

There’s currently no cure, but there are simple treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control so it does not have a big impact on your life. Learn more.

How often you should have a review

You should have a review at least once every year if you are living with asthma.

The nurse may also request you have interim reviews to see how you’re managing on your current treatment plan where necessary.

What happens in the appointment

In the appointment, you may:

• talk about your symptoms – for example, if they’re affecting your normal activities or are getting worse
• discuss your current treatment– including if you think you might be experiencing any side effects and if you need to be reminded how to use your inhaler
• be offered a breathing test

It’s also a good chance to ask any questions you have or raise any other issues you want to discuss.

You may be asked to help monitor your condition between appointments.

How to book or decline the appointment

If you have been sent a link in a text message, you can use this to easily book your appointment online at a location, date and time that suits you best.

Alternatively, you can call the practice on 01253 344544 and book an appointment with a nurse.

The practice offers a travel health clinic with some of our nursing team to provide some vaccinations which are free on the NHS.

This service is for patients of Bloomfield Medical Centre only. This is not a private service.

Check if you need vaccinations

If you’re planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world. Learn more.

You can find out which vaccinations are necessary or recommended for the areas you’ll be visiting on the NHS Fit for Travel website.

Make an enquiry

You should provide 4 to 6 weeks notice before you travel.

You will need to complete a questionnaire before we can make you an appointment. You can complete the questionnaire online which we will text to you. Please contact the practice on 01253 344544 to request the link in a text message.

If you would prefer to complete and return a paper questionnaire, click here.

Anyone aged 18 or over who has schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or psychosis can have a free health check once a year.

It is up to you to decide if you want to have an annual health check, but these checks can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing. Learn more.

What happens in the appointment

• A physical check-up will be offered, including weight, heart rate and blood pressure.
• Investigations, such a blood and urine tests, may be carried out.
• Discuss how to stay fit and healthy.
• Review your mental health care plan.

How to book or decline the appointment

If you have been sent a link in a text message, you can use this to easily book your appointment online at a location, date and time that suits you best.

Alternatively, you can call the practice on 01253 344544 and book an appointment with a nurse.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels.

CVD is one of the main causes of death and disability in the UK, but it can often largely be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle. Learn more.

Why you have been invited

You will be invited annually by the practice for a cardiovascular review if you fall on one of the following disease registers and have outstanding monitoring/investigations:

• Atrial fibrillation (AF)
• Heart failure (HF)

What happens in the appointment

The pharmacist will talk to you about your symptoms and how you are managing with your condition.

You may have investigations, such as bloods, blood pressure and urine.

You will be asked to talk about your diet & lifestyle habits, and review healthier changes you can make to prevent your disease worsening.

Treatment options, such as medications, may be offered if it could help to improve your condition.

How to book or decline the appointment

If you have been sent a link in a text message, you can use this to easily book your appointment online at a location, date and time that suits you best.

Alternatively, you can call the practice on 01253 344544 and book an appointment with a clinical pharmacist.