NHS health checks in diverse communities
One of the seven key actions in the BLACHIR review, under ‘Health Checks and Campaigns’, calls for promoting health checks through public health campaigns. The aim is to increase increase the uptake of community-based health checks in easy to access locations.
Communities, health and educational professionals need to have a shared understanding about current gaps and recommendations for improvement in the NHS Health Checks offer within Birmingham.
Project phase 1: focus group evaluation
A collaborative research project between Birmingham City Council, Birmingham City University’s Public Health Department, and a range of community organisations was conducted between June 2024 and March 2025 to better understand diverse communities’ experiences and perceptions of the NHS Health Check programme in Birmingham to inform future policy and service delivery.
Special thanks to the community organisations who supported this project:
- Chinese Community Centre Birmingham
- Community Connexions (Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust)
- Desi Diabetes
- DOR Romanian Diaspora
- Mindseye Development CIC
- Saheli Hub
- SOS Education Organisation
- The Revival City Church Birmingham
Final evaluation report
Download the full version of the NHS Health Check Focus Group Report 2025
Download the report executive summary
Other resources
Project phase 2: options paper
The next phase of the project is now being delivered. We are working to develop an options paper to outline which of the recommendations from the report will be taken forward for implementation and the potential processes for implementation.
For any additional information or updates on the progress, you can email PH.PrimaryCare@birmingham.gov.uk.
Page last updated: 16 April 2025
