Every NHS Health Check is an opportunity to make a difference.
By identifying cardiovascular risk early and supporting people to make positive lifestyle changes, NHS Health Checks help prevent disease and save lives. This training has been designed to give healthcare professionals the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to deliver the programme effectively.
NHS Health Check training for Barking and Dagenham
This page brings together the current NHS Health Check training opportunities commissioned by Barking and Dagenham Public Health and are free to healthcare professionals involved in the delivery of NHS Health Checks.
Everyone involved in the delivery of NHS Health Checks must complete training annually.
New to role or haven’t previously completed comprehensive NHS Health Check training? Choose the full-day course below.
| What you’ll cover | Full-day | Refresher |
|---|---|---|
| Why NHS Health Checks are important | ✓ | ✓ |
| NHS Health Check process & delivery | ✓ | × |
| Call & Recall | ✓ | × |
| CVD risk factors – modifiable & non-modifiable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Assessing & interpreting CVD risk | ✓ | ✓ |
| Communicating CVD risk | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPPAQ | ✓ | ☆ |
| AUDIT-C | ✓ | ☆ |
| Cholesterol / lipids | ✓ | ☆ |
| Dementia prevention & awareness | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clinical & lifestyle referral pathways | ✓ | ☆ |
| Supporting behaviour change | ✓ | ☆ |
Who can atttend
This training is available to people involved in the delivery and support of NHS Health Checks in Barking and Dagenham, including:
| Eligible Attendee Roles | |
|---|---|
| Admin | Advanced Practitioner |
| Allied Health Professional | Care Coordinator |
| GP | Health & Wellbeing Professional |
| Health Trainer / Health Champion | HCA / HCSW (including Trainee/Apprentice) |
| Healthy Lifestyle Professional | Nurse Practitioner / ANP |
| Nurse / GPN | Nursing Associate (including Trainee) |
| Pharmacist | Pharmacy Team Member |
| Phlebotomist | Physician Associate |
| Practice Manager | Public Health Professional |
| Social Prescriber | Stop Smoking Advisor |
Ready to register?
Registration process
- Complete the registration form.
- You will receive a confirmation email within one week to confirm we have received your registration.
- Your Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent separately once you have been added to the event. This may not arrive at the same time as your confirmation email.
- Reminders are sent before the training.
- Please check spam before contacting us.
- Your public health commissioner is informed of your registration, attendance or DNA.
Cancellation Process
- We understand that sometimes plans change.
- If you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible, we can rearrange for you.
- Our training is free for you to attend, paid for by your public health commissioner. If you don’t attend the training you have booked, your commissioner is charged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our training, eligibility, CPD, certificates, accessibility and technical requirements.
Contact Us
Can’t find the information you’re looking for? Our team is happy to help with any questions about our training programmes.
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See our training in action
Watch this free 30-minute introduction to NHS Health Check training to experience our engaging, evidence-based approach to education and see how we support healthcare professionals to deliver confident, high-quality NHS Health Checks.
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Meet our clinical educators
Our training is designed and delivered by experienced clinicians with extensive expertise in cardiovascular prevention, NHS Health Checks and healthcare education.
Michaela Nuttall RGN MSc
Director & Founder
NHS Health Check Training Lead
Una O’Connor RGN MSc FHEA
Independent Nurse Consultant
MSc Medical & Healthcare Education
Why choose Smart Health Solutions?
✓ RSPH Qualifications Approved Centre
✓ NHS Health Check Competency Framework aligned
✓ Cardiovascular training supported by HEART UK
✓ Supporting NHS Health Check delivery since 2008
✓ Ongoing commissioner support through drop-ins and collaborative events
