A blood pressure check is simple, quick, and painless, and it could save your life. It’s easy to arrange as well.
You can have a free blood pressure check in your local pharmacies including Downland Pharmacy.
Below is a link to your nearest pharmacies that are running a blood pressure measuring service, some may offer a walk in service.
Find your nearest pharmacy (Google maps)
High blood pressure (hypertension) is very common and the UK has high rates of undiagnosed high blood pressure. There are usually no symptoms and, if left untreated, high blood pressure increases the risk of heart conditions, heart attacks, strokes and kidney disease. Read more here:
Manage your blood pressure at home – BHF
You can also measure your blood pressure at home. See video link on how to measure accurately:
Please send any home blood pressure reading in to us here Monday to Friday 8am-6.30pm:
Ask a doctor a question – The Downland Practice
The NHS encourages everyone to know your blood pressure numbers as it could save your life, or the life of someone you love.