Table 2 Patient selection criteria

• Aged 40-55 with hypertension and/or hyperlipidaemia

• Aged 56-64

• Attended the practice in the last 12 months

Exclusion criteria by practice

Exclusion criteria by GP

Diagnosed or treated for:

• Has current severe illness or personal circumstances which are of overriding concern;

• Diabetes

• Cardiovascular disease

• Is deceased (up to date medical records generally prevent this)

• Renal disease

• Is no longer a patient of the practice;

• Stroke

• Is unable to speak adequate English;

• Has diabetes or cardiovascular disease;

• Is unlikely to be able to read and understand the information sheet and consent form because of significant cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia.)