‘As we get older, we become more vulnerable to conditions like high blood pressure, so it’s important that we take steps to help stay healthy.
‘The checks done during the MOT and the advice provided not only helps individual patients lead healthier lives but also reduces pressure on the NHS by offering accessible care in pharmacies at the heart of communities.’ Research by Boots shows people want to lead healthier lives, with over two thirds wanting to feel better and live longer.
Two thirds of Boots pharmacy team members say more patients come to see them before they are unwell for general health advice, compared to five years ago.Metro.co.uk’s First Person and Opinion Editor, Jess Austin, recently– and whether they were worth the money. The tests delivered results on everything from fertility to cancer risk.‘I would recommend them to anyone who has cash to spare and are looking for more day-to-day insights, but for me I’d find the costs too much to commit to regularly.
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