Annual Check-ups

A badly run practice. I have an annual review, which basically is the taking of a blood sample and the sending in online of blood pressure readings. I take medication for hypertension and hypothyroidism and the review covers both those and the other usual tests. What's happening to you is ridiculous. Have you spoken to them about it?

I have never had one of these checks although in my late seventies. However,I have no complaints about our surgery. We can always get an appointment without too long a wait if we have any concerns but they do leave it to us to take the initiative although there are regular checks for asthma etc. Just not a general MOT as far as I know.

Any annual check-up should take account of ALL prescription medications you are taking, as well as blood tests and bp etc. Usually has a Nurse Practitioner for these, not a GP

I didn’t get the annual checks and the nurse told DH it was because I wasn’t on any medication. However, I succumbed to blood pressure meds and have had a couple of annual checks since. However, like the bowel tests, I’m told the annual checks stops at 75, although I can request them if I so wish.

I think you are lucky to get an annual check ups, they are being very careful to check that your new medication is not having an adverse effect.
I had a heart attack three years ago but never get called for a check up!

What age did they begin inviting you all, please? Relative spring chicken at 62 but have never been invited.

I get annual checks, and the surgery rolls them into my B12 appointments, which are quarterly. The annual checks are thorough - from memory they check for thyroid problems, cholesterol, diabetes, and do a full blood count and liver function test. They also take blood pressure readings, and check peak breathing and oxygen saturation. When I was younger they checked for menopause too, but that ship sailed some time ago.

Sadgrandma

I think you are lucky to get an annual check ups, they are being very careful to check that your new medication is not having an adverse effect.
I had a heart attack three years ago but never get called for a check up!

Im sorry but I don't agree that the OP is lucky to get an annual check up. It's basic health care when you're on long term medications. It's the least she can expect. What she can also expect is that the surgery uses its software to roll up her check ups into one annual blood test. The surgery is also abusing its funding (ie our money) by not so doing