Health checks are primarily aimed at identifying people at risk of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney disease, diabetes and dementia.
They include blood pressure and cholesterol checks as well as measuring a person’s BMI (body mass index) and are normally carried out in pharmacies and GP surgeries.
But under these changes, from 2026 women will also be asked about the menopause.
The exact questions have yet to be decided, but Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he hoped the move would improve the support offered.
“Women have been suffering in silence for far too long and haven’t been encouraged to open up about the symptoms they’re experiencing,” he said.
“This often means they’re left to navigate menopause alone with very little support. No-one should have to grit their teeth and just get on with what can be debilitating symptoms or be told that it’s simply part of life.”