Health Screening
Health screens. Individual to you
Health screening is a way of understanding your health better and obtaining the reassurance and guidance that you might need or to identify any potential concerns early, often before symptoms appear.
Health screening involves a comprehensive set of tests which can look for early signs of illness or identify apparently healthy people who may have an increased risk of a particular condition or cancer.
Tailored specifically to you
Of course, we are all different and your health screen will be tailored specifically to you and your individual needs. Firstly, you will have a preliminary face to face appointment with one of our experienced doctors, this will consist of a full physical examination, a lifestyle assessment and discussion, a review of your family history and a range of appropriate tests, investigations and imaging if appropriate.
Comprehensive Health Screens
This is so much more than a routine health check, our comprehensive health screens provide a holistic and patient centred picture of you and your health. Indeed, here at The Barnes Doctors, we find that health screening can be a great way to start our relationship with you, providing us with a better understanding of you and your health for future GP consultations.
Continuity of care is at the heart of what we stand for, and this, combined with advanced diagnostic technology, means that your health and wellbeing is in very good hands.
The Barnes Doctors provide a range of health screens
Designed specifically for men, women and children. Sometimes there are additional tests that you may request or that we may recommend, but the following provides an outline of our tailored Health Screens.
Well Woman Health Screen
Our personalised Well Woman Health Screens provide a thorough assessment of your current health, lifestyle, medical history, and any family/genetic risks. We’ll give you tailored advice and practical steps to maintain good health, reduce future risks, and pick up on any early warning signs of illness and cancer.
We provide practical advice to help you stay healthy, reduce risks of future illness, and identify early signs of hidden problems.
Our Health Screens are tailored to you and your needs, and sometimes additional tests are recommended by us or have been requested by you. Additional costs will apply.
Your Well Woman Health Screen will consist of:
- 60 minutes of face-to-face time with one of our experienced doctors
- Full physical examination
- Lifestyle assessment and discussion
- A review of your family history of disease risk
- A review of your medical history
- A cardiovascular risk calculation (QRISK)
- A diabetes risk calculation
- Comprehensive blood testing
- Full haematology profile
- Full lipid profile (cholesterol)
- Blood electrolyte levels
- Muscle damage markers CK and LDH
- Infection & inflammation markers
- Bone metabolism including Calcium, Magnesium & Phosphate levels
- Gout marker (uric acid)
- Full iron storage profile
- Thyroid Function screen
- Diabetes screen including HBA1C and Glucose
- Urine screening
- Smear test (at additional cost)
- Breast cervical, and ovarian cancer screening
- Contraception and reproductive health assessment
- Menopause and perimenopause assessment
- Female hormone profiling (at additional cost)
- Lifestyle advice – Practical, personalised guidance on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and smoking cessation if needed
Additional charges apply for:
- Colonoscopy and bowel cancer screen
- FibroScan
- DEXA bone scanning for early detection of osteoporosis
- DEXA body composition scanning
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Advanced Cardiovascular screening CT coronary angiogram with calcium scoring
Well Man Health Screen
Our fully personalised Well Man Health Screens are designed around the specific needs of men, taking into account your current health and lifestyle, your medical history and any family or genetic risk factors.
We provide practical advice to help you stay healthy, reduce risks of future illness, and identify early signs of disease and cancer risk.
Our Health screens are tailored to you and your needs, and sometimes additional tests are recommended by us or have been requested by you. Additional costs will apply.
Your Well Man Health Screen will consist of:
- 60 minutes of face-to-face time with one of our experienced doctors
- Full physical examination
- Lifestyle assessment and discussion
- A review of your family history of disease risk
- A review of your medical history
- A cardiovascular risk calculation (QRISK)
- A diabetes risk calculation
- Comprehensive blood testing
- Full haematology profile
- Full lipid profile (cholesterol)
- Blood electrolyte levels
- Muscle damage markers CK and LDH
- Infection & inflammation markers
- Bone metabolism including Calcium, Magnesium & Phosphate levels
- Gout marker (uric acid)
- Full iron storage profile
- Thyroid Function Screen
- Diabetes screen including HBA1C and Glucose
- Urine screening
- Prostate cancer screening – A PSA blood test for men over 40
- Testicular examination – Checking for abnormalities, particularly important as testicular cancer is the most common cancer in younger men
- Vitamin test – B12, folate and D
- Lifestyle advice – Practical, personalised guidance on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and smoking cessation if needed.
Additional charges apply for:
- Colonoscopy and bowel cancer screen
- FibroScan
- DEXA bone scanning
- DEXA body composition scanning
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Testosterone levels (these need to be early morning samples)
- Advanced Cardiovascular screening – CT coronary angiogram with calcium scoring
Well Child Health Screen
Our Well Child Health screen provide a comprehensive, tailored health check for your child. From birth to 18 years old, this may include assessing growth and development, performing screening tests, mental health screening, addressing concerns, giving immunisations, a full physical examination, and giving parental guidance.
Our Well Child Health Checks are tailored around your child’s needs, and sometimes additional tests are recommended by us or have been requested by you. Additional costs will apply.
Your Well Child Health Screen will consist of:
- 60 minutes of face-to-face time with one of our experienced doctors
- Full physical examination
- Review child’s growth and development
- Review child’s medical history
- Review immunisation history and provide catch up where needed, plus discuss new/recommended vaccines
- Provide advice on feeding and nutrition, where applicable
- Discuss behavioural, developmental, nutritional and emotional wellbeing
- Address parental concerns and discuss paediatric issues
- We also screen for:
– Genetic and metabolic conditions
– Heart abnormalities
– Type 2 diabetes and obesity
– Developmental delays and learning difficulties
– Mental health concerns like anxiety and depression
– Vitamin deficiencies and anaemia
