NHS Advanced Service

NHS Blood Pressure Check Service

High blood pressure has no symptoms — yet it's one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Our free checks help detect hypertension early, potentially saving lives.

Free for age 40+ Walk-in, no appointment Includes 24hr ABP monitoring GP referral where needed

Two Stages of the Service

Stage 1 — Clinic Blood Pressure Check

A trained pharmacist measures your blood pressure using an NHS-approved device, discusses your result and what it means, and provides personalised lifestyle advice to support heart health.

What your result means:

Normal: Healthy lifestyle guidance provided.

High: We offer 24-hour ambulatory monitoring (ABPM).

Very High: Urgent GP referral within 24 hours.

Low: Guidance given; referral if needed.

Stage 2 — Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)

The gold standard for confirming hypertension. If your clinic reading is elevated, we provide a monitor worn for 24 hours, recording readings throughout the day. Results are shared with your GP to guide any necessary treatment — following NICE guidelines.

Why This Matters

An estimated 5.5 million people in the UK have undiagnosed high blood pressure. Cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 4 premature deaths in England. Early detection through community pharmacy can reduce strokes, heart attacks, and hospital admissions.

Who Can Access This Service?

Adults aged 40 and over not diagnosed with high blood pressure

Those who haven't had a BP check with a healthcare professional in the last 6 months

Under-40s at higher risk of hypertension, at pharmacist's discretion

Patients referred by their GP for a clinic check or ABPM

Fast. Easy. Potentially Life-Saving.

Walk in for a free check — no appointment required for adults 40+.

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