“Isolation and loneliness are phases often expressed by our farmers from all kinds of different farming backgrounds,” she added.
“Farmers are telling us that they don’t have time to do their farm work if they take time out to seek help so that puts even more pressure on them”.
Other checks will include checking body mass index, blood pressure and heart rate.
The team will also check for signs of diabetes “if there is a clinical need”.
Jule Zatman-Symonds, deputy chief nurse for NHS Gloucestershire, said farmers often suffer because they are an “overlooked” group for health.
“Often the issues experienced in our local farming communities can be overlooked because as a group they may be reluctant to seek help or find the time to attend appointments, which can then lead to poorer health and wellbeing outcomes,” she explained.