Looking to take control of your health or stay ahead of potential issues? At The Medical Hub, our health screen and MOT services offer invaluable support in managing existing conditions and detecting emerging ones before symptoms even appear. But what exactly do these services entail? Keep reading to learn more.

Health screens

What is a health screen?

A health screen is a proactive measure aimed at evaluating an individual’s overall health status. It detects any potential risks or problems before they become serious and have harmful effects on the body. A health screen involves a a panel of 30+ blood tests that vary from detecting cholesterol levels, liver markers, thyroid levels and more.

MOTS

What is a MOT?

An MOT is a general lifestyle check that can examines your health. Here at The Medical Hub, we take a look at your height, weight, BMI as well as your blood pressure. We will ask lifestyle questions such as whether you have smoked or still do and assess your diet. We also do a pulse and rate check, oxygen sats and a heart examination.

Why are they important?

Early detection of health conditions

It’s important to get a health screen & MOT as it can detect early signs of health issues that may not have begun presenting symptoms yet. Many health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers often develop without noticeable symptoms. A health screen & MOT can detect these conditions early on before they become too difficult to manage or treat.

Prevention of chronic diseases

A health screen & MOT can pinpoint risk factors associated with chronic diseases such as heart disease, which includes high cholesterol and high blood pressure levels. Becoming aware of these factors allows you to begin making lifestyle changes to prevent them from worsening and progressing into chronic conditions. Women are also more susceptible to serious chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, so it is imperative to diligently monitor your health to identify any potential risk factors.

Proactive management of existing conditions

If you are already dealing chronic health conditions like diabetes, a health screen & MOT is essential in monitoring your condition to ensure it is being properly managed and treated. A healthcare professional can advise you on lifestyle changes after performing a health screen & MOT too, so that you are also doing as much as possible to take care of your health and wellbeing.

What services do we have available at The Medical Hub?

Here at The Medical Hub, we have various health screen and MOT services available. These include the following:

You can book a health screen or MOT individually or together. We also offer a health screen PLUS & MOT service that takes a deeper dive into your health and wellbeing by offering services such as physical and neurological examinations. Book an appointment today and kickstart your journey towards a healthier future.