Cholesterol

Important: Cholesterol Guide

Non-urgent advice: Statin Guidance

Your GP practice may advise statin medication if your calculated cardiovascular disease risk is >10% over the next 10 years, have established cardiovascular disease or have a particular condition that increases your risk. 

Download the NICE guidelines Decision Aid for 'Should I take a statin'

Heart UK cholesterol helpline: ask@heartuk.org.uk

Losing around 10% of your body weight can help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, reduce blood pressure, and lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. It also eases pressure on your joints, making movement more comfortable.

For exercise and weight loss support visit TadleyMedical/Weight Exercise & Weight Loss

Page last reviewed: 23 August 2025
Page created: 10 December 2019