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Health checks and screenings

Find out how to get checked for conditions like heart disease and cancer. Come to our next roadshow for advice.

Health kiosks

You can get a free 5-minute health check using one of our digital health kiosks at a library or leisure centre. 

You can measure your:

  • height
  • weight
  • blood pressure
  • heart rate
  • alcohol dependency risk
  • stress and anxiety risk
  • smoking risk status
  • body mass index (BMI) to tell if you’re a healthy weight for your height

You don’t need to be registered with a library or leisure centre.

You do need: 

  • an email address
  • to be 16 or older

How health checks can help you

Having health checks can help you to:

  • learn about your own health to stay healthier for longer
  • get lifestyle advice tailored to you and find out where to get local support
  • reduce your chance of developing long-term health conditions like cardiovascular disease (also known as heart and circulatory disease), diabetes and dementia
  • track changes in your health by using the kiosks regularly

How to get your free health check at one of our health kiosks 

There are 8 health kiosks in Southwark. You can use the health kiosk map to locate your nearest one.

The self-service kiosks are available at:

You don’t need to book – just turn up and use them for free. Check the library and leisure centre websites for opening times.