This time of year has a habit of feeling like a second January. Summer is winding down, routines are returning and, for many of us, there’s a renewed urge to get back on top of our health.

So BALANCE has teamed up with doctor-led health testing company Selph to give one lucky reader the chance to do exactly that, with a health assessment bundle worth more than £375.

You’ll start with a comprehensive blood test to check seven of the areas that matter most for long-term health. Then you’ll take a deeper dive into your blood sugar with a continuous glucose monitor, before sitting down with one of Selph’s doctors for a personalised lifestyle consultation.

The idea isn’t to overwhelm you with health data or tell you to overhaul your life. It’s to give you a clearer understanding of what’s happening inside your body – and expert guidance to help you decide what, if anything, you’d like to do differently.

What you’ll win

• 7 Simple Checks and at-home blood collection
  7 Simple Checks is Selph’s comprehensive annual blood test, designed by doctors to focus on seven areas that matter most for long-term health: blood sugar; heart health; thyroid function; liver health; kidney health; inflammation; and key vitamin levels. Your results are reviewed by Selph’s medical team and presented with clear explanations and practical guidance, helping you understand what your numbers mean and where there may be opportunities to support your health. And there’s no need to travel to a clinic. Your prize includes an at-home blood draw, with a qualified healthcare professional coming to take your blood at a time and location that suits you.
• Glucose Fix and 45-minute lifestyle consultation
  Next, you’ll take a closer look at one of the most important aspects of metabolic health: how well your body manages blood sugar. Selph’s Glucose Fix programme uses a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), worn on your arm, to track your glucose throughout the day and night. It allows you to see how your individual blood sugar responds to the way you eat and live – from different meals to movement, sleep and stress. You’ll also complete an oral glucose challenge, designed to put your metabolism through its paces and reveal how efficiently your body handles a concentrated dose of glucose. This can help uncover early signs that your blood sugar control is under strain, even when your everyday glucose levels appear normal. You’ll then have a 45-minute lifestyle consultation with one of Selph’s doctors to help you make sense of what you’ve learnt and identify practical, personalised changes that could support your health.

Together, the two programmes offer a broad picture of your long-term health, a deeper understanding of your blood sugar control and expert support to help turn those insights into action.

About Selph

Selph is a family-run, doctor-led health testing company built around a simple idea: better decisions start with better information.

Founded by doctors who wanted to help people understand their health earlier, while there’s still plenty they can influence, Selph combines carefully selected health testing with medical expertise, clear explanations and practical guidance.

Rather than testing everything for the sake of it, Selph focuses on helping people understand the things that matter – whether that’s getting a clearer picture of their long-term health, exploring a particular concern or understanding how everyday habits are affecting their body.

Because looking after your health shouldn’t mean obsessing over every number. It should mean having the right information, understanding what it means for you and feeling confident about what to do next.

How to enter

For your chance to win: Simply fill in the form below.

Closing date: 12 October, 2026

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