United Kingdom: health checks in the workplace begin

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Publication: 20 September 2024 à 14h07

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An article by Nathalie Tran

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On 30 August, the UK government launched a programme of free health checks in the workplace. The aim of the initiative is to increase the number of NHS health checks in order to improve the prevention of diseases such as heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes. Currently, only 40% of the more than 16 million people who are eligible for these check-ups have actually completed one. The programme also aims to relieve pressure on the NHS, saving thousands of hours of work and reducing...

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