HC Deb 07 September 2004 vol 424 cc1068-9W
Sandra Gidley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to introduce an annual health check for pensioners. [186961]

Dr. Ladyman

General medical practitioners must provide an annual health check to any patient aged 75 and over who requests it and who has not had a consultation within the last 12 months.

We have no plans to introduce an annual health check for all pensioners.