University of York

Academic Institute

Panagiotis Kasteridis - Chief Investigator - University of YorkPanagiotis Kasteridis - Corresponding Applicant - University of YorkLuis Fernandes - Collaborator - University of YorkMaria Jose Aragon Aragon - Collaborator - University of YorkNajma Siddiqi - Collaborator - University of YorkNils Gutacker - Collaborator - University of YorkRowena Jacobs - Collaborator - University of York

CPRD861

People with serious mental illness such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are much more likely to suffer from physical illnesses. Many of these illnesses can be prevented if detected early. The first point of contact with the NHS for people with serious mental illness is usually the GP. To promote earlier detection of physical health problems, the NHS pays GPs to conduct reviews of their patients’ physical health every year including seven checks: cervical screening, alcohol consumption, smoking status, blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, and blood glucose. Despite the financial incentives offered to GPs, not every patient receives annual health checks. Increasing the number of people receiving health checks has become a high policy priority for the NHS.

Background

29/01/2021

Release