Are health MOTs for the over-40s useless? Illnesses they’re designed to spot could be ‘equally well detected’ without the check-up

NHS Health Check, introduced in 2009, is offered to those aged 40-74

Checks for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease

But study found scheme detected no more cases than standard GP care

Says regular consultations may be just as effective – without causing…

Are health MOTs for the over-40s useless? Illnesses they’re designed to spot could be ‘equally well detected’ without the check-up