People who want a focused annual baseline without a long appointment.
Quick screens
Basic Health Screen.
Basic Health Screen is a doctor-led private health check in London. A quick first-line assessment covering cardiovascular and respiratory health, body composition, key blood and urine markers, and a ten-year cardiovascular risk score.
Dr Ahmed Bachelani
Doctor-led interpretation
Results reviewed in clinical context.
Health checks are most useful when results are interpreted by an experienced doctor. Dr Ahmed Bachelani is Medical Director and a General Practitioner at London Harley Street Practice, with over 25 years of medical expertise and qualifications including MBBS, MRCP, MRCGP, DOccMed and BSc.
Over 25 years medical expertise
Member of RCP and RCGP
Occupational health experience
Patients who are generally well but want key markers checked by a doctor.
Anyone comparing private health check options before choosing a broader screen.
- Cardiovascular and respiratory examination
- Full body composition (height, weight, BMI, body fat, hydration, metabolism)
- Blood profile: liver, kidney, diabetes, total cholesterol, iron
- Ten-year cardiovascular risk calculation
- Personalised report and action plan
Choose your appointment
Book online or call the clinic if you would like help choosing the right level of check.
Attend Harley Street
Your doctor reviews your history, completes the relevant examination, and arranges the included tests.
Receive your report
Results are reviewed by the doctor and sent with clear notes and suggested next steps.
Preparation
We will confirm any fasting requirements when you book. Stay well hydrated and bring details of regular medicines, past results, and relevant family history.
Results
Routine blood results are usually available within one to three working days. Your written report explains the findings in plain English.
Follow-up
If anything needs further discussion, the clinic will advise on appropriate next steps, additional tests, or referral options.
How this health check fits into preventative care
A private health check is most useful when the tests are interpreted alongside your medical history, family history, lifestyle, symptoms, medicines, and examination findings. The aim is not simply to collect results, but to help you understand what they mean and what, if anything, should happen next.
This check gives your doctor a structured way to assess relevant risk markers and discuss practical next steps. Some patients use it as an annual baseline, while others book because they have reached a particular age, have a family history of disease, or want a more detailed review than a short GP appointment can usually provide.
If the package is too narrow or too broad for your circumstances, the clinic can advise before or during the appointment. You can also compare this check with adjacent options on the pricing page, including shorter screens and more comprehensive packages with imaging or extended follow-up.
Is the Basic Health Screen suitable as an annual check?
It can be a useful annual baseline for people who are generally well and want a short doctor-led review of key markers.
Can I add tests on the day?
Yes. Your doctor can advise on additional tests if your history or examination suggests they would be useful.
Related checks
Advanced Health Screen
A focused health screen that adds six-lead ECG and urine analysis to the Basic screen for additional cardiac and urinary insight.
Essential Health Screen
A more thorough 30-minute assessment with cardiovascular and respiratory examination, fuller blood panel, urine analysis, and risk calculation.
Premium Health Check
A broad 30-minute health check adding ENT and abdominal examinations, oxygen saturation, comprehensive blood markers, urine analysis, ECG, and cardiovascular risk calculation.
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