Do you know your blood pressure numbers? One in three adults in the UK have high blood pressure, most people don't realise, but if you're over 40 you can get it checked for free at most pharmacies.
High blood pressure doesn't have any obvious symptoms but it is a major cause of heart attack and stroke, and it can also lead to a number of serious long-term health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and kidney disease.
It's really important to get your blood pressure checked so you can catch high blood pressure early, then take simple steps to reduce it and lower the risk to your health.
If you are over 40, you can get your blood pressure checked for free at most pharmacies across Derby and Derbyshire.
Your pharmacist will refer you to a GP if your blood pressure is higher than normal and can offer advice on how to manage it.
We will also be holding free blood pressure check-ups on the following dates:
- Thursday 15 October 2026 from 10.30am to 11.30am at Clay Cross Social Centre, Market Street, Chesterfield, S45 9JE
- Thursday 15 October 2026 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall, Barrow Hill, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
- Friday 16 October 2026 from 8.30am to 10.30am at Parish Centre Stonegravels, 91 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 7JH
- Friday 16 October 2026 from 10am to midday at Long Eaton Baptist Church, Station Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1GJ
- Monday 19 October 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at Dronfield Library, Manor House, High Street, Dronfield, S18 1PY
Monday 19 October 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Brimington Library, 50 Church Street, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1JG
- Tuesday 20 October 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Long Eaton Jobcentre, Fletcher Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1JU
- Tuesday 20 October 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Storrs Road Methodist Church, 12 Storrs Road, Chesterfield, S40 3PY
- Tuesday 20 October 2026 from 10am to midday at St Helens Church, Park Lane, Pinxton, NG16 6PR
- Thursday 22 October 2026 from 10am to 1pm at Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8LN
- Thursday 22 October 2026 from midday to 3pm at St Thomas's Church Centre (behind St Thomas's Church), Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield S40 3AW
- Thursday 22 October 2026 from 12.30pm to 2.15pm at The Hub, 61 Low Pavement, Chesterfield, S40 1PB
- Thursday 22 October 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8DG
- Friday 23 October 2026 from 10am to midday at Community Food Hub, 19 Monkwood Road Newbold Chesterfield, S41 8DG
- Tuesday 27 October 2026 from 1pm to 3pm at Chesterfield Library, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, S40 1QN
- Tuesday 27 October 2026 from 9.45am to midday at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
- Thursday 29 October 2026 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall, Barrow Hill, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
- Thursday 29 October 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Scout Hut, Hilcote Street, South Normanton, DE55 2BQ
- Thursday 29 October 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Killamarsh Active, Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
Many pharmacies are also open evenings or weekends, so why not pop in and ask about getting your blood pressure checked next time you pass?
If your local pharmacy doesn't offer checks, they will give you information about a pharmacy that does. You can also measure your blood pressure at home using a monitor.
The only way to know if your blood pressure is healthy is to have a check, and to keep having them regularly.