What is the Cardio-Renal-Metabolic (CRM) Health Review?

The Cardio-Renal-Metabolic (CRM) is a programme to review long-term health conditions and preventing future illness.

It focuses on three key areas:

• Heart and blood vessel health (cardio)
• Kidney health (renal)
• Metabolic health, including diabetes, weight, cholesterol and blood pressure

Many serious conditions — such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and diabetes complications — can develop slowly over time without obvious symptoms.

The purpose of this programme is to identify risks early and take action before problems develop.

Why am I being contacted?

You are being invited because your medical record shows that you have one or more long-term health conditions, or risk factors, that may benefit from regular review.

Based on your medical history, patients are grouped into:

• High risk
• Moderate risk
• Lower risk

This helps us provide the right level of care and monitoring for each patient.

Regular reviews allow us to:

• Check that your condition is well controlled
• Detect early signs of complications
• Review medications if needed
• Offer advice and support to improve your health
• Reduce the risk of hospital admission or serious illness

What will happen next?

The process is simple and usually involves three steps:

Step 1 — Complete a short health questionnaire

You will receive a secure link to a website questionnaire.

This helps us collect important information before your appointment, including:

• Lifestyle information
• Mental wellbeing
• Some health parameters eg Height, Weight, Waist size
• Family history
• Health Confidence questions
• Any concerns you may have

Completing this in advance allows your appointment to be more focused and efficient.

Step 2 — Attend for tests and measurements

You will be invited for some routine checks (This will be by a SELF BOOKING link via SMS)

• Blood pressure
• Blood tests
• Urine test
• Weight and waist measurement
• Foot check (for patients with diabetes)

Not all patients will need all tests.

Step 3 — Review results and plan next steps (this may be telephone based or Face to Face)

Once your results are available, we will:

• Review your overall risk
• Discuss any changes needed
• Adjust medication if required
• Arrange follow-up if necessary

Many patients will simply continue with routine monitoring.

Do I need to do anything now?

Yes.

Please complete the questionnaire when you receive the link.

This is an important part of your care and helps us provide safe and effective treatment.

If you do not complete the questionnaire, your review may be delayed.

Is this urgent?

No.

This is a routine health review designed to prevent future problems.

However, it is important to take part when invited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the questionnaire secure?
Yes — your information is sent securely to the practice and stored in your medical record.

How long does it take?
Most questionnaires take 5 to 10 minutes.

What if I cannot complete the form online?
Please attend your appointment at the practice as usual and we will assist you.

Further Information

For more information about cardio-renal-metabolic health and NHS guidance, you can visit:

• NHS – Health A to Z
  https://www.nhs.uk
• NHS – Cardiovascular disease prevention
  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cardiovascular-disease/