Action Cancer’s MOT health checks are offered to both male and females aged 16 years and above. These health checks will be confidential and informal 15-minute sessions with a Health Promotion Officer and will explore current state of health as well as deciding on possible ways to improve health in the future. Clients can select from the menu of the MOT  health check options available to tailor according to their needs.

Options include

• Cholesterol Testing: The Cholesterol  Measurement involves obtaining a single sample of blood from, the individual’s finger using a sterile needle.  The Cholesterol measurement provides a full breakdown of the fats in the blood (cholesterol& triglycerides).

• Blood pressure and pulse rate: Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries.  In the case of high blood pressure the heart has to work harder and it puts more pressure on the arteries so the chance of a stroke, heart attack and kidney problems is greater

• Body Composition analysis Body composition analysis is carried out in the form of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). BIA involves safe electrical signals being sent through contact electrodes to measure to measure impedance directly, weight is also measured directly by this machine. Indirect measurements such as fat free mass, body fat percentage, and total body water are all calculated using equations based on age, height, gender, and body type.

• Facial skin scanner analysis, The facial skin scanner can evaluate skin condition in moments. It can show skin damage that has been caused from exposure to UV rays.

• Lung capacity, A machine called Pulmolife will be used to check lung function and also shows lung age. 

Clients will also receive advice on lifestyle related factors including smoking, healthy eating, alcohol and exercise, as well as Gender specific cancers.