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 28 August 2026 12.30pm to 3pm at Whitfield Community Centre, Ebenezer Street, Glossop, SK13 8JY
  • Tuesday 1 September 2026 10am to midday Holy Trinity Church, 31 Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 7PG
  • Tuesday 1 September 2026 9.45am to 12.15pm Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  • Wednesday 2 September 2026 9.30am to 12.30pm Eckington Active, Gosber Street, Eckington, S21 4DA
  • Wednesday 2 September 2026 11am to 1 pm Dove Holes Village Hall, Buxton, SK17 8BT
  • Thursday 3 September 2026 10am to midday The Pavilion, Market Place, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3UR
  • Thursday 3 September 2026 10am to 12.30pm Memorial Hall, Barrow Hill, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
  • Thursday 3 September 2026 12.30pm to 2pm Carmel Church, Station Road, Hadfield, SK13 1AJ
  • Friday 4 September 2026 10.30am to 12.30pm Trinity Church, Hardwick Mount, Buxton, SK17 6PR
  • Monday 7 September 2026 10am to midday Swadlincote Library, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD
  • Monday 7 September 2026 9.30am to 11.30am Whitworth Hospital, Dining Room, 330 Bakewell Road, Matlock, DE4 2JD
  • Tuesday 8 September 2026 10am to midday The Wheatsheaf, Nether End, Baslow, DE45 1SR
  • Tuesday 8 September 2026 9.30am to midday Sandiacre Library, Doncaster Avenue, Sandiacre, NG10 5FJ
  • Tuesday 8 September 2026 1.30pm to 3pm G52, Winster Mews, Geoffrey Allen Centre, Glossop, SK13 0LU
  • Wednesday 9 September 2026 10am to midday Alfreton Library, Severn Square, Alfreton, DE55 7BQ
  • Thursday 10 September 2026 9.30am to 12.30pm Killamarsh Active, Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
  • Thursday 10 September 2026 10am to 1.30pm Memorial Hall, Barrow Hill, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
  • Thursday 10 September 2026 10am to 12.30pm The Brook, 18-26 Main Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8DG
  • Friday 11 September 2026 12.30pm to 3pm Whitfield Community Centre, Ebenezer Street, Glossop, SK13 8JY
  • Friday 11 September 2026 9.30am to 12.30pm Borrowash Library, Victoria Avenue, Borrowash, DE72 3HE
  • Monday 14 September 2026 10am to 11am Alfreton Jobcentre, Tannery House, King Street, Alfreton, DE55 7AF
  • Monday 14 September 2026 midday to 3pm Ilkeston Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5QA
  • Tuesady 15 September 2026 9.45am to 12.15pm Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  • Tuesday 15 September 2026 9.30am to 12.30pm Long Eaton Jobcentre, Fletcher Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1JU
  • Tuesday 15 September 2026 10am to midday Elim Church, Ellison Street, Glossop, SK1 8BZ
  • Wednesday 16 September 2026 10am to 3pm Chesterfield Ragged School, Markham Road, Chesterfield, S40 1TA
  • Thursday 17 September 2026 3pm to 5pm Holmewood Library, Heath Rd, Chesterfield, S42 5RB
  • Thursday 17 September 2026 10.30am to 12.30pm Food Pantry, Scout Hut, Hilcote Street, South Normanton, DE55 2BQ
  • Thursday 17 September 2026 10am to midday Town Hall, New Mills, Spring Bank, New Mills, SK22 4AT
  • Friday 18 September 2026 10am to midday Long Eaton Baptist Church, Station Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1GJ
  • Saturday 19 September 2026 10am to 1pm The Grammar, Mundy Street, Heanor, DE75 7EB
  • Monday 21 September 2026 2pm to 4pm Brimington Library, 50 Church St, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1JG
  • Monday 21 September 2026 9.30am to 11.30am St Giles' Community Centre, Church Drive, Sandiacre, NG10 5EE
  • Tuesday 22 September 2026 10am to midday St. Helens Church, Park Lane, Pinxton, NG16 6PR
  • Tuesday 22 September 2026 11am to 2pm Chesterfield Library, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, S40 1QN
  • Wednesday 23 September 2026 1pm to 3pm Holme Hall Hub, Flat 41, Mercaston Close, Chesterfield, S40 4UE
  • Wednesday 23 September 2026 9am to midday Clay Cross Active Leisure Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9LX
  • Thursday 24 September 2026 10am to 12.30pm The Brook, 18-26 Main Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8DG
  • Thursday 24 September 2026 11am to 3pm Memorial Hall, Barrow Hill, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
  • Thursday 24 September 2026 12.30pm to 2.15pm The Hub, 61 Low Pavement, Chesterfield, S40 1PB
  • Friday 25 September 2026 2pm to 4pm Holme Hall Hub, Flat 41, Mercaston Close, Chesterfield, S40 4UE
  • Monday 28 September 2026 midday to 2.30pm Heanor Job Centre, Howitt Buildings, High St, Heanor, DE75 7EZ
  • Tuesday 29 September 2026 1pm to 3pm Bradbury House, Market Street, Glossop, SK13 8AR
  • Tuesday 29 September 2026 9.45am to 12.15pm Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  • Tuesday 29 September 2026 10am to midday Glossop Job Centre, Howard Street, Glossop, SK13 7DF

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.