NHS Blood Pressure Check

We’re very fortunate to be able to offer NHS Blood Pressure Checks to the local community from within our pharmacy. High blood pressure (hypertension) can increase your risk of serious health issues such as heart attacks and strokes, but it rarely has any noticeable symptoms until it’s too late. That’s why it’s absolutely fundamental you get your blood pressure checked regularly, especially if you’re classed as ‘high risk.’

The first stage of our service involves a blood pressure check within the pharmacy. Patients at high risk of hypertension may be identified by our expert pharmacists, referred by their GP or if they are over 40 years old and worried about their risk, they can ask about it in store. The second stage – if we believe it to be necessary – will be to offer 24-hour monitoring of levels at regular intervals (ambulatory blood pressure monitoring). We will then share our results with your GP to inform a potential diagnosis of hypertension.

You could be at risk of high blood pressure if one (or more) of the below factors apply to you…

Aged 65 or over
Diabetes
Obesity
Smoking
Unhealthy diet
High alcohol consumption
Family history of hypertension

Reducing hypertension prevents heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage, as well as other health problems such as dementia and aneurysms. Don’t delay booking your NHS Blood Pressure Check today.

How often should I get my blood pressure check?

Healthy adults aged over 40 should have their blood pressure checked at least once every 5 years. If you’re at an increased risk of high blood pressure, however, you should have your blood pressure checked at least once a year.

What’s the inclusion criteria for this service?

– Adults who are 40 years old or over, who do not have a current diagnosis of hypertension;

– Patients, by exception, under the age of 40 who request the service because they have a recognised family history of hypertension may be provided the service at the pharmacist’s discretion;

– Patients between 35 and 39 years old who are approached about or request the service may be tested at the pharmacist’s discretion; and

– Adults specified by a general practice for the measurement of blood pressure (clinic and ambulatory blood pressure checks). This process should be agreed locally with general practices.

NHS Blood Pressure Check