A full body health checkup — sometimes called a comprehensive health assessment or executive health screen — combines multiple clinical investigations to give you a thorough picture of your current health status. Unlike a single blood test or GP appointment, a comprehensive health assessment screens across multiple organ systems simultaneously, identifying risks before symptoms develop.
What Is Included in a Full Body Health Checkup?
A comprehensive full body health assessment typically includes a detailed blood test panel covering haematology (FBC), liver function, kidney function, lipid profile, diabetes markers (HbA1c), thyroid function, inflammatory markers, and nutritional status (vitamin D, B12, iron, folate). The exact panel varies by the tier of assessment chosen.
Physical assessments in a full body checkup include blood pressure measurement (both arms), resting heart rate, BMI and waist circumference, and an electrocardiogram (ECG) to assess cardiac rhythm. Some packages include an in-person clinical consultation where the examining clinician adds findings from a physical examination — assessment of the abdomen, chest, lymph nodes, and skin.
At The Vesey, our three-tier health assessment programme provides progressive depth of investigation. The Essential Assessment (£99) covers 20+ key blood markers. The Advanced Assessment (£275) adds hormonal profiling, cardiovascular risk scoring, and body composition analysis. The Executive Assessment (£499) adds 80+ blood markers, ECG, in-person clinical consultation, and a personalised health report.
Who Should Have a Full Body Checkup and When?
Adults over 35 with no current health concerns benefit from a baseline health assessment to establish normal values and identify emerging risk factors. Annual health checks from age 45 allow tracking of cardiovascular risk markers, metabolic function, and cancer risk markers over time.
Individuals with a family history of heart disease, diabetes, or cancer are particularly well served by regular private health screening, as they are at elevated baseline risk and may benefit from earlier intervention than the general population. Similarly, patients with high-stress occupations, those who smoke or drink above recommended guidelines, and those who are significantly overweight benefit from structured screening.
The NHS offers a Health Check to adults aged 40–74 every five years — but the scope is limited to cardiovascular risk assessment. Private health assessments at The Vesey provide significantly broader screening, including hormonal, thyroid, nutritional, and metabolic markers not included in the NHS programme.
How Are Full Body Checkup Results Delivered?
Results from blood tests and ECG are typically available within 24–72 hours of your assessment appointment. You receive a secure online report through our patient portal, including your individual results with reference ranges and a clinical commentary explaining what each result means.
Abnormal or borderline results are flagged by our clinical team, who will contact you to discuss findings and recommended next steps. This might include a follow-up GP appointment to investigate a finding further, a specialist referral, or lifestyle and medication recommendations.
For Executive Assessment patients, results are presented in person during a dedicated consultation with a GP or specialist. You leave with a printed health report and a written action plan covering diet, exercise, supplementation, and any indicated medical follow-up — providing a genuinely comprehensive and actionable summary of your health.
How Does a Private Health Assessment Compare to an NHS Health Check?
The NHS Health Check provides a valuable baseline cardiovascular risk assessment for eligible adults — calculating a Qrisk score from blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking status, BMI, and diabetes status. However, it does not include thyroid function, liver function, full haematological assessment, hormonal profiling, nutritional markers, or ECG.
Private health assessments at The Vesey cover all of these additional areas, providing a genuinely comprehensive picture that identifies a significantly broader range of conditions. Clinical findings such as subclinical hypothyroidism, anaemia, hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiency, and early metabolic syndrome are frequently identified on comprehensive private assessments — and would not be detected by a standard NHS Health Check.
The price difference between an NHS Health Check (free) and a private assessment (£99–£499) reflects this significant difference in scope. For patients who want thorough, clinician-reviewed health intelligence rather than a basic risk calculation, private assessment delivers measurably more value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a full body health checkup take?
The Essential Assessment requires a 15-minute phlebotomy appointment. The Advanced Assessment takes 30–45 minutes. The Executive Assessment, including in-person clinical consultation, takes approximately 90 minutes.
Do I need to fast before a full body health checkup?
For accurate fasting glucose, lipids, and insulin results, you should fast for 8–12 hours before your assessment. Water is fine. We will confirm preparation requirements when you book.
What is the difference between Essential, Advanced, and Executive assessments?
Essential covers 20+ core markers (£99). Advanced adds hormonal profiling, cardiovascular risk scoring, and body composition (£275). Executive adds 80+ markers, ECG, in-person consultation, and a personalised health report (£499).
Can I book a health assessment for a family member at The Vesey?
Yes — health assessments are available for adults of any age. We also offer corporate group pricing for employers screening three or more employees.
A full body health checkup at The Vesey in Birmingham provides comprehensive, clinician-reviewed health intelligence beyond what standard NHS checks offer. Three packages from £99. Open 7 days a week. Book online or call 0121 387 3727.