Each health check takes just 15 minutes and covers:

• Smoking status
• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Blood pressure check
• Signposting to further risk assessments for alcohol and Type 2 Diabetes

These checks are designed to support early detection of health issues and provide advice and signposting to further support where needed.

All checks are followed by personalised advice and signposting to local services for further support, where needed.

Bringing health checks into the heart of the community

We are collaborating with local organisations to make health checks convenient and accessible. This means providing them in locations that residents frequently visit, such as schools, nurseries, faith settings, workplaces, libraries, community centres, and local events.

Why Should Your Organisation Host a Community Heart Check?

By hosting a Community Heart Check session, your organisation can play a key role in improving the health and wellbeing of Tower Hamlets residents.

Why get involved? 

• Make Health Accessible
  Bring vital health checks directly to people who may not otherwise have access to them—right where they live, work, learn, and gather.
• Support Early Detection and Prevention
  Help identify risks such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease before they become serious, and connect people with the support they need.
• Strengthen Community Trust
  Hosting a health check session shows your commitment to the well-being of your community, staff, or members and builds trust in your organisation.
• Encourage a Culture of Wellbeing
  Whether you're a school, faith centre, workplace, or community group, offering health checks promotes a proactive and positive approach to health.
• It’s Easy and Free to Host
  We handle the setup and delivery—your role is simply to provide a welcoming space and help spread the word.

How your organisation can get involved

We’re bringing health checks directly into the community, making them easy to access in trusted local spaces.

We invite schools, community groups, faith organisations, and local partners to help spread the word and host health check sessions.

You can support by:

• Sharing programme details in your newsletters, WhatsApp groups, or social media
• Hosting a health check session at your venue
• Inviting us to events or coffee mornings to engage with local families and residents

Book a session or find out more

To express your interest or schedule a visit, please complete our Community Heart Checks Booking Form.

For more details on the programme, visit: Community Heart Health Checks

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]

Let us work together to enhance Tower Hamlets' health and vitality - one health check at a time.