Our blood pressure checks service is designed to help with early detection and treatment of hypertension to help avoid serious health complications. Similar to a normal blood pressure test, one of our pharmacists will start by measuring your blood pressure. If your blood pressure is higher than140/90mmHg, you will be offered 24-hour blood pressure monitoring known as ABPM.
Who is eligible for blood pressure testing services
Blood pressure checks are provided free of charge if you are:
An adult over the age of 40 who has not previously been diagnosed with hypertension
An adult under the age of 40 who has a recognised family history of hypertension
You are aged between 35 and 39 and have been assessed as eligible for the service by our pharmacist
You have been referred by your GP for a blood pressure check or ambulatory blood pressure measurement
What happens during the blood pressure checks service?
Using the form below book yourself in for a face-to-face consultation and your blood pressure measurement will be taken.
Our pharmacist will discuss your results and explain the next steps
You will be given a copy of your results to take home
If your blood pressure is higher than140/90mmHg, you will be offered 24-hour blood pressure monitoring known as ABPM
What is Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)?
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring is (ABPM) is when your blood pressure will be tested every 30 minutes by wearing a portable device on your waist for the duration of 24 hours. It will give your pharmacist and GP a clear picture of how your blood pressure changes over the day.