Useful information
There are many online interactive tools and self-assessments that can help you get an idea of the state of your health.
Browse through the recommended resources linked below for more information on the ways you can improve your health.
Please note the links will take you to external webpages.
Measurement
- Cardiovascular disease – NHS
- Cardiovascular Risk Score (QRISK2) – NHS
- Heart age calculator – NHS
- Heart Health – Healthy Somerset
- How Are You Quiz – NHS
Blood pressure: systolic and diastolic
Pulse rate and rhythm
- Your heart rate – British Heart Foundation
- How do I check my pulse? – NHS
- Know Your Pulse – Arrhythmia Alliance
Cholesterol level
- High cholesterol – NHS
- Cholesterol and Cholesterol levels – HEART UK
- High cholesterol – symptoms, causes and levels – British Heart Foundation
Blood glucose test (HbA1c or random glucose test)
Diabetes
- Diabetes – NHS
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) – NHS
- Diabetes – Causes, symptoms and treatments – British Heart Foundation
- Type 2 diabetes – Symptoms – NHS
Chest or calf pain on exertion
Current smoker
- SmokeFree Somerset
- What are the health risks of smoking? – NHS
- Smoking and oral health – Oral Health Foundation
Alcohol
Healthy weight
- Healthy weight – NHS
- Healthy weight – Healthy Somerset
- Calculate your body mass index (BMI) for adults – NHS
Physical activity score (GPPAQ)
- Zing Somerset – Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership
- Get active – Better Health NHS
- Factsheet 4: Physical activity guidelines for adults – GOV.UK
- Factsheet 5: Physical activity guidelines for older adults – GOV.UK
- Set some goals – British Heart Foundation
Healthy diet
- Healthier Families – Home – NHS
- Reducing sugar – Food facts – Healthier Families NHS
- Eat well – NHS
- Nutrition and eating well – Healthy Somerset
Falls risk assessment (age 65+)
Depression assessment
- Mental health – NHS
- Mental Health and Wellbeing – Healthy Somerset
- Beat Stress Feel Better by Men’s Health Forum
- 5 steps to mental wellbeing – NHS