Free Blood Pressure checks Posted or Updated on 20 Mar 2024

The NHS are urging local residents to know their numbers by getting their blood pressure checked.

High blood pressure puts extra strain on blood vessels, heart and other organs, such as the brain, kidneys and eyes.  Persistent high blood pressure can increase the risk of a number of potentially life-threatening health conditions such as heart disease, strokes and kidney disease.

Early detection is vital for prevention and community pharmacies have a key role in the identification and treatment of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

CVD is one of the leading causes of premature death in England. High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, creates the biggest risk for CVD and an estimated 5.5 million people in England have undiagnosed hypertension.

Remember, it’s important to know your blood pressure because if you’ve got undiagnosed high blood pressure it can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

All adults over 40 years old are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every five years.  It free and quick and easy to use the BP machine in the Waiting Room.