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.
- Friday 14 August 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Newbold Library, Windermere Road, Chesterfield, S41 8DU
- Friday 14 August 2026 from 10.30am to 2pm at Our Crafty Place, 1 Corporation Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4AS
- Monday 17 August 2026 from 9.30am to 11am at Petersham Community Hall, Grassmere Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4DZ
- Monday 17 August 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at Dronfield Library, Manor House, High Street, Dronfield, S18 1PY
- Monday 17 August 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Brimington Library, 50 Church Street, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1JG
- Tuesday 18 August 2026 from 9.45am to 12.15pm at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
- Tuesday 18 August 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Long Eaton Jobcentre, Fletcher Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1JU
- Wednesday 19 August 2026 from 5pm to 8pm at Queen’s Park Pavilion, Boythorpe Avenue, Chesterfield, S40 2BF
- Thursday 20 August 2026 from 10am to midday at Poolsbrook Social Welfare, 19 Cottage Close, Chesterfield, S43 3LB
- Thursday 20 August 2026 from 10.30am to 2pm at Barrow Hill Memorial Hall, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield S43 2PG
- Thursday 20 August 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Food Pantry, Scout Hut, Hilcote Street, South Normanton, DE55 2BQ
- Friday 21 August 2026 from 10am to midday at Long Eaton Baptist Church, Station Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1GJ
- Monday 24 August 2026 from 10am to 2pm at Morrisons, Coppice Side, Swadlincote, DE11 8HL
- Monday 24 August 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Blythe House, Eccles Fold, Chapel-en-le-Frith, SK23 9TJ
- Tuesday 25 August 2026 from 1pm to 3pm at Glossop Cricket and Bowling Club, North Road, Glossop, SK13 7AS
- Tuesday 25 August from 2026 from 1pm to 3pm at Edge Centre, Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield, S40 4SL
- Wednesday 26 August 2026 from 10.30am to 3.30pm at Buxton Library, Kents Bank Road, Buxton, SK17 9HW
- Wednesday 26 August 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at Market Street, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ
- Wednesday 26 August 2026 from 10am to midday at Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street, Chesterfield, S40 4ST
- Thursday 27 August 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at 18-26 Main Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8DG
- Thursday 27 August 2026 from 12.30pm to 2.15pm at The Hub, 61 Low Pavement, Chesterfield, S40 1PB
- Thursday 27 August 2026 from 11am to 2.30pm at Zinc mobile food pantry, Bamford, Bradwell, Hope, Castleton
- Thursday 27 August 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8LN
- Friday 28 August 2026 from 10.30am to 11.30am at Buxton Library, Kents Bank Road, Buxton, SK17 9HW
- Friday 28 August 2026 from 12.30pm to 3pm at Whitfield Community Centre, Ebenezer Street, Glossop, SK13 8JY
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.