Health Checks
A free check for all Newcastle University students and staff giving you an indication of your general health and wellbeing
A health check consists of 20 minute appointment where a trainee clinician (Newcastle University FMS student) will take some clinical readings to assess your height, weight, blood glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and a questionnaire about mood and general wellbeing.
All clinics are supervised by registered health care professionals who are on hand to answer any queries or support further.
Taking place every Monday during term time for students and staff, alternating between Newcastle University Sport & Fitness Centre, and Kings Gate.
Check out the information below for further details and instructions to make a booking.
Health checks are complete in two locations on university campus; either:
- Newcastle University Sport & Fitness Centre
- Kings Gate Room 1.26
Times
- book an appointment between 9am - 11am (staff only) or 12pm - 2pm (students and staff)
- Students and staff can attend one of the drop in sessions 11am and 12pm or 2pm and 3pm
Dates:
| Sport & Fitness Centre | Kings Gate 1.26 | |
|---|---|---|
| October 2022 | 10th & 24th | 3rd, 17th & 31st |
| November 2022 | 7th*, 21st & 28th | 14th |
| December 2022 | 5th & 12th | |
| January 2023 | 23rd | 30th |
| February 2023 | 13th & 27th | 6th & 20th |
| March 2023 | 13th | 6th |
*cancelled for enrichment week
Book an appointment between 9am - 11am (staff only) or 12pm - 2pm (students and staff). Bookings are available up to 14 days in advance of the health check date. To make a booking using the NCL Sport App or book via our website, alternatively you can call the Sport & Fitness Centre reception on 0191 208 7225
We also operate a drop in service from 11am - 12pm and 2pm - 3pm open to all Newcastle University students and staff. Each appointment will take approximately 20 minutes.
The person conducting the health check will tell you your readings straight away, explain what these mean and then provide you wtih advice and guidance about healthy lifestyle choices. There will be a chance to ask questions. You will not be given prescriptions or medical advice, but you will be signposted appropriately.
All personal information will be stored securely and will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations and will not be shared with anyone other than the clinical team conducting the checks.
Please note that the clinic will be also be supervised by trained clinical surervisors such as Pharmacists who will also be on hand should you need any further advice. It might be recommended, following your health check, that you visit your GP and relevant information or advice will be given at this point.
If the questionnaire about your mood indicates that there may be some options for support available that you could possbily benefit from, if you are interetsed, it will be possible for you to talk to some confidentially about this.
You may also be given some advice and options about specific services within and outside the university that could be helpful to you.