QRISK3: Your Personal Heart Health Risk Score
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What is QRISK3?
QRISK3 is an NHS-approved tool that calculates your 10-year risk of heart disease or stroke. It uses your personal health data to produce an accurate, personalised cardiovascular risk score.
GPs use QRISK3 in NHS practices—but you can now access this through our private health checks for quicker results and tailored advice.
What Makes QRISK3 So Accurate?
QRISK3 takes more into account than older risk calculators. It includes:
- Age, sex and ethnicity
- Cholesterol and blood pressure levels
- Smoking status and BMI
- Diabetes, kidney disease, and other long-term conditions
- Mental health treatment and medications (e.g. steroids, antipsychotics)
- Family history and postcode-based deprivation scores
This creates a more complete, realistic estimate of your heart risk.
Why Blood Tests and Health Checks Matter
QRISK3 scores rely on accurate health data. Our blood test panels provide exactly what’s needed:
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL (Good) Cholesterol
- HbA1c or fasting glucose (to detect diabetes risk)
- Kidney function tests
We also record your:
- Blood pressure
- Height, Weight & BMI (and waist circumference)
All of this feeds into your QRISK3 calculation for maximum accuracy.
The Benefits of Knowing Your QRISK3 Score
- Prevent Problems Early – Spot risks before symptoms appear.
- Personal Control – Understand your results and take steps to improve your health.
- Tailored Advice – Get GP-led recommendations based on your unique profile.
- Track Improvements – Re-test and see how changes affect your risk.
Who Should Get a QRISK3 Assessment?
QRISK3 is ideal for you if you:
- Are aged 40 or over
- Have a family history of cardiovascular disease
- Are concerned about cholesterol, blood pressure or weight
- Are a smoker
- Have diabetes, migraines or inflammatory arthritis
- Take blood pressure medication or steroid tablets
- Want to prevent illness before it starts
Book Your Heart Risk Health Check Today
At AIS Health Check, we offer a dedicated heart health package with:
- Essential blood tests
- Blood pressure, BMI and waist measurement
- Your QRISK3 score
- A GP-reviewed report with personalised guidance
Book your check today and take control of your heart health.