Swinney launches heart and lung MOTs to prevent illness and support intervention

Swinney launches heart and lung MOTs to prevent illness and support intervention

The scheme will see people take part in a range of health tests, including blood pressure and BMI measurements and more.

Heart and lung checks to be introduced in Scotland

Heart and lung checks to be introduced in Scotland Polly Jones 21 August, 2026 Heart and lung checks to be introduced in Scotland 21 August, 2026 Scotland is set to introduce heart and lung MOT-style checks, First Minister John Swinney has announced.The Healthy Heart and Lung Checks are part of wider action to identify those most at risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease, helping to prevent illness and support earlier intervention whe…

Scotland launches checks to boost early detection and reduce health inequalities

Scotland is launching Healthy Heart and Lung Checks to support early diagnosis, improve prevention and tackle health inequalities, with initial rollout across Tayside, Glasgow and Grampian.

Health: First Minister launches heart and lung MOTs

Checks to enable earlier treatment and improve life chances People in Scotland will be empowered to make better, more informed choices about their health with access to heart and lung MOT-style checks, First Minister John Swinney has announced. Fulfilling one of the commitments made for the Scottish Government’s first 100 days, the Healthy Heart and Lung Checks are part of wider action to identify those most at risk of cardiovascular and respira…