Your Personal Health Check

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At Charlestown Family Health Practice, we want to support you live a fulfilling, healthier life.

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That’s why in December 2024, we started the HSE CDM programme, which in other words is your 'Personalised MOT Programme'.  

 

This personalised MOT is designed to:

• Catch early signs of heart and lung disease

• Monitor and manage long-term health conditions

• Support you in setting health goals and staying on track

 

We offer this service to both public (medical card) and private patients. The type of check-up you are offered depends on your age, your medical history, and whether you have a medical card or are attending privately.

 

For Public (medical card) Patients​

 

Free Screening at Age 45+

(as part of the HSE chronic disease management programme)

 

If you are a medical card patient over 45 and have no history of long-term illness, you are entitled to a free health check every 5 years.
At this appointment, we will check for:

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• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

• Diabetes (high blood sugar)

• Liver disease, thyroid disease, renal disease

If your results are normal, we will invite you back in five years.

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 Annual Prevention Programme

(as part of the HSE chronic disease management programme)​

 

If you are a medical card patient over 18 and have risk factors for diabetes, heart disease or stroke, we will invite you to join our Prevention Programme. This includes people who have:

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• High blood pressure

• A history of gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)

• A family history of heart problems or stroke

• Other risk factors (e.g. smoking, overweight, inactive lifestyle)

 

What’s included:

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• Annual blood tests

• Vital sign checks (blood pressure, weight, heart rate)

• A review with a clinician to:

  • Set health goals

  • Review or adjust medications

  • Offer lifestyle advice​

 Twice-Yearly Reviews for Chronic Conditions (as part of the HSE chronic disease management programme)

If you have a known heart or lung condition, you will be invited for two check-ups per year.

Conditions that qualify include:

• Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)

• Heart failure

• Previous heart attack

• Narrowing of the heart arteries (ischaemic heart disease)

• Previous stroke or mini-stroke (TIA)

• COPD (chronic bronchitis or emphysema)

• Asthma

• Diabetes 

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Your reviews will include:

• Vital signs every 6 months

• ECG

• Annual blood tests (twice yearly with Diabetes)

• Medication review and health planning

 

 For Private Patients

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We are pleased to offer the same high-quality programmes to private patients.

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We try to align your check-up with the month before your birthday, but we are flexible to suit your schedule.

This includes:

• Screening and early detection

• Annual or twice-yearly reviews (depending on your condition)

• Blood tests and clinical checks

• Lifestyle advice and medication review

• Shared health goals for long-term wellbeing

 

Why It Matters​

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Our MOT and prevention programmes are here to:

• Pick up illness early

• Keep your condition well-managed

• Support your overall health — not just treat illness

We’re here to partner with you on your journey to better health.

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 Ready to Get Started?​

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Please speak to our reception team to check your eligibility, book your appointment, or find out more.