Most serious health conditions develop gradually and silently, long before any symptoms appear. By the time something becomes obvious, the window for effective, early intervention has often narrowed. Preventative healthcare is the discipline of looking ahead: systematically assessing current health and future risk so that problems can be identified and addressed before they become significant. At The Wright Practice, Dr Dan Wright takes a structured, evidence-based approach to prevention and early detection, tailored to each patient’s age, history, family background and health goals.
Our Wellperson screening is a structured annual health review designed to give you a complete picture of where you stand today, what risks are worth monitoring, and what steps make clinical sense for your long-term health. It is not a reactive appointment: it is a proactive assessment built around you. The standard Wellperson (£695) covers a comprehensive blood panel, full physical examination across cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, dermatological and musculoskeletal systems, body composition, urinalysis and a detailed written summary with a personalised action plan. The Executive Wellperson (£975) adds an ECG, hormone testing and chest X-ray where indicated. The Executive Wellperson with Genetic Testing (£1,375) includes comprehensive cancer risk profiling and pharmacogenomic testing on top of everything in the Executive tier.
Dr Dan recommends annual screening for most patients from their mid-thirties onwards, or earlier where there is a relevant family history. The goal is not to generate an impressive-looking set of results but to produce genuinely actionable information that improves long-term health outcomes.
Most cancers are significantly more treatable when identified at an early stage, and many of the most effective screening tools are not offered through NHS routine programmes, or are limited to specific age groups. At The Wright Practice, Dr Dan recommends targeted investigations based on your individual risk profile rather than applying the same approach to every patient.
TruCheck Intelli is a liquid biopsy test that can detect over 70 types of solid organ cancer from a single blood sample. It works by identifying circulating tumour cells (CTCs) that cancers shed into the bloodstream. TruCheck demonstrates sensitivity of 82.5 to 88.2% and specificity of 99%, meaning it correctly identifies 99 out of 100 people without cancer as cancer-free. It is not a replacement for conventional screening investigations but adds a powerful early-detection layer, particularly for cancers where no routine screening programme currently exists. Price: £1,250.
CT colonoscopy is a virtual colonoscopy using CT imaging to examine the large intestine for polyps, lesions or other abnormalities. Bowel cancer is one of the most common and most treatable cancers in the UK when identified early. CT colonoscopy is less invasive than a physical colonoscopy and does not require sedation. Price: £1,750.
Prostate MRI is now the recommended first-line investigation for prostate cancer detection, superseding the PSA blood test alone. It provides detailed imaging of the prostate and is significantly more accurate at identifying clinically significant cancer. Price: £900.
For sexually active men who have sex with men, or those with a history of HPV infection, anal PAP screening and HPV DNA testing are both available at The Wright Practice to detect pre-cancerous changes at an early, treatable stage.
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of premature death in the UK. Identifying arterial narrowing, plaque buildup or structural heart problems before a cardiac event allows for preventive intervention that can be genuinely life-altering.
The gold-standard investigation for assessing coronary artery disease. A CT scanner images the coronary arteries to identify narrowing, plaque buildup or blockage that could lead to a heart attack. Recommended for patients with a family history of heart disease, elevated cardiovascular risk factors, or unexplained chest tightness. Price: £1,350.
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart assessing valve and chamber structure and function, recommended for patients with murmurs, palpitations, breathlessness or a family history of cardiomyopathy (£650). An exercise ECG is a stress test monitoring the heart’s response to physical exertion, used to investigate chest pain, arrhythmias or unexplained breathlessness during exercise (£500). A full body MRI provides a comprehensive non-invasive internal survey of major organs and structures, with no radiation exposure (£3,750).
Blood testing is one of the most powerful tools in preventative healthcare, capable of identifying nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, cardiovascular risk markers, metabolic concerns and early signs of disease before symptoms appear. At The Wright Practice, results are always interpreted within the context of the individual: your symptoms, history and lifestyle, rather than simply checked against a reference range. Advanced biomarkers such as ApoB, Lp(a), high-sensitivity CRP and fasting insulin provide a significantly more detailed picture of cardiovascular and metabolic risk than standard lipid panels alone.
Genetic testing provides information no other investigation can: a picture of inherited risk, predispositions you may have carried throughout your life, and how your body is likely to respond to certain medications. The Cancer Panel (£545) identifies mutations linked to hereditary breast, ovarian, colorectal and pancreatic cancer. The Extended Cancer, Medication Response and Heart Panel (£645) adds pharmacogenomic testing and cardiovascular genetic markers. The Polygenic Risk Score (£395) assesses thousands of smaller variants to produce a statistical risk estimate for conditions including heart disease. These panels are often most useful when used together as part of a broader preventative health programme.
Preventative healthcare at The Wright Practice is not about testing for the sake of it. Every investigation Dr Dan recommends has a meaningful clinical rationale: it either has a realistic chance of identifying something important, or it provides genuine reassurance that nothing significant is present. He will always explain clearly why a given test is or is not recommended in your case, and what any result, positive or negative, would actually mean for your health management.
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