Introduction

Hessington Health has provided health screening services for over 20 years. Over these two decades we have detected many cancers in patients who have had no symptoms, leading to many of them receiving curative treatment. Every year, we identify hundreds of patients who are borderline diabetic, have high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. These conditions increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease, as well as other serious health conditions. Before we explain how we can help you on your health screening journey, it is important to ask, what is health screening?

WHAT IS HEALTH SCREENING?

Health screening is a way of identifying people who are at risk of developing health problems, allowing for informed decision-making and early treatment. The World Health Organisation (WHO) highlights the importance of health screening as part of successful early cancer detection strategies. There are two maincomponents: early diagnosis and screening.

  • Early diagnosis aims to detect symptomatic patients as early as possible to maximise their successful treatment.
  • Screening, in contrast, involves testing healthy individuals to identify people who have a disease but do not yet show symptoms. Screening tests include methods like mammography for breast cancer and pap smears for cervical cancer.

Screening can lead to early detection of conditions, making treatment more effective, and can reduce the chance of developing a condition or its complications. There are limitations with screening tests as they are not perfect and can have false positive and negative results, leading to unnecessary further tests. If screening is carried out responsibly these risks can be mitigated against to some degree.

HOW CAN HESSINGTON HEALTH HELP YOU IN YOUR HEALTH SCREENING JOURNEY?

When it comes to health screening, we continue to innovate to ensure our patients benefit from the latest evidence-based testing methods. We pride ourselves on providing services that promote the doctor–patient partnership, which include the following:

  • Bespoke medical assessment
  • Detailed medical report
  • Full interpretation of your results
  • Advice and guidance tailored to you and specific to your needs
  • Action plan for any interventions to promote good physical and mental health
  • Onward referral letters to specialists (should they be required)
  • Consultation with the health screening doctor.
  • Following the wellness screen, this allows you to discuss any concerns

WELLWOMAN HEALTH SCREENING AT A GLANCE

FULL WELLWOMAN
FROM £560

One 60-minute appointment with the GP to check 56 individual components, including:

  • Full blood count
  • Kidney function
  • Liver function
  • Gout test
  • Bone profile
  • Anaemia
  • Cholesterol breakdown
  • Diabetes screen
  • Thyroid function
  • Bowel cancer screening (QFIT)
  • Smear test

Examinations includes:

  • BMI assessment
  • Waist-to-hip ratio
  • Full cardiovascular assessment
  • Full respiratory system assessment
  • Full gastrointestinal system assessment
  • Full neurological assessment
  • Lung function
  • Heart ECG
  • Breast exam

Your full medical report with advice and guidance is sent within 2 weeks*

ADVANCED > 40 WELLWOMAN
FROM £1200

One 60-minute appointment with the GP to check 65 individual components, including:

  • Full blood count
  • Kidney function
  • Liver function
  • Gout test
  • Bone profile
  • Anaemia
  • Cholesterol breakdown
  • Diabetes screen
  • Thyroid function
  • Bowel cancer screening (QFIT)
  • Smear test
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin B12
  • Folic Acid
  • FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
  • Testosterone
  • Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG)
  • Androgen index
  • Lipoprotein A

Examinations includes:

  • BMI assessment
  • Waist-to-hip ratio
  • Full cardiovascular assessment
  • Full respiratory system assessment
  • Full gastrointestinal system assessment
  • Full neurological assessment
  • Lung function
  • Heart ECG
  • Breast exam

Your full medical report with advice and guidance is sent within 2 weeks*

ADVANCED HEART WELLWOMAN
FROM £2500

One 60-minute appointment with GP to check 65 individual components, including:

  • Full blood count
  • Kidney function
  • Liver function
  • Gout test
  • Bone profile
  • Anaemia
  • Cholesterol breakdown
  • Diabetes screen
  • Thyroid function
  • Bowel cancer screening (QFIT)
  • Smear test
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin B12
  • Folic Acid
  • FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
  • Testosterone
  • Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG)
  • Androgen index
  • Lipoprotein A

Examinations includes:

  • BMI assessment
  • Waist-to-hip ratio
  • Full cardiovascular assessment
  • Full respiratory system assessment
  • Full gastrointestinal system assessment
  • Full neurological assessment
  • Lung function
  • Heart ECG
  • Breast exam

Your full medical report with advice and guidance is sent within 2 weeks*

The package also includes a CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA), which is a comprehensive scan of the coronary arteries and arterial obstruction assessment. The CTCA is performed during another appointment in London.

Mammogram - Added option for women over 40 years of age
FROM £350