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:

  • 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
  • Friday 30 November 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Melbourne Library, Assembly Rooms, High Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GF
  • Monday 2 November 2026 from 10am to midday at Swadlincote Library, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD
  • Tuesday 3 November 2026 from 5pm to 6.30pm at Derbyshire County Council, County Hall, Bank Road, Matlock, DE4 3SS
  • Tuesday 3 November 2026 from 10am to midday at Holy Trinity Church, 31 Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 7PG
  • Tuesday 3 November 2026 from 9.30am to midday at Bolsover Methodist Church, Hill Top, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6NN
  • Wednesday 4 November 2026 from 1pm to 3pm at Ashford War Memorial Institute, Ashford in the Water, DE45 1QB
  • Wednesday 4 November 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Eckington Active, Gosber Street, Eckington, S21 4DA
  • Thursday 5 November 2026 from 10am to midday at Staveley Library, The Pavilion, Market Place, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3UR
  • Thursday 5 November 2026 from 10am to midday at Scout Hut, Hilcote Street, South Normanton, DE55 2BQ
  • Thursday 5 November 2026 from 10am to 1pm at Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor Road, DE7 8LN
  • Thursday 5 November 2026 from 9.30am to 11.30am at Killamarsh Methodist Church, 185 Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
  • Monday 9 November 2026 from 10am to 1pm at Alfreton Jobcentre, Tannery House, King Street, Alfreton, DE55 7AF
  • Monday 9 November 2026 from 10am to midday at St Andrews United Reformed Church, 187 Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 7BE
  • Tuesday 10 November 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  •  Tuesday 10 November 2026 from 11am to 2pm at Queens Arms, Main Street, Taddington, Buxton, SK17 9UD
  • Wednesday 11 November 2026 from 9am to 3pm at Goyt Valley Medical Centre, Chapel Street, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7SR
  • Wednesday 11 November 2026 from 1pm to 4pm at Swanwick Memorial Hall, High Street, Chesterfield, S41 9JZ
  • Wednesday 11 November 2026 from 10am to midday at Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street, Chesterfield, S40 4ST
  • Wednesday 11 November 2026 from 11am to 1.30pm at Salvation Army, Market Place, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ
  • Thursday 12 November 2026 from 12.30pm to 2pm at The Hub, 61 Low Pavement, Chesterfield, S40 1PB
  • Thursday 12 November 2026 from 3pm to 5pm at Holmewood Library, Heath Road, Chesterfield, S42 5RB
  • Thursday 12 November 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Hope Valley Sports Club, 64 Castleton Road, Hope, Hope Valley, S33 6RD
  • Thursday 12 November 2026 from 10am to midday at Alfreton Library, Severn Square, Alfreton, DE55 7BQ
  • Friday 13 November 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Newbold Library, Windermere Road, Chesterfield, S41 8DU
  • Monday 16 November 2026 from 9.30am to midday at Staveley Community Centre, 47 High Street, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3UU
  • Monday 16 November 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Brimington Library, 50 Church St, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1JG
  • Monday 16 November 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at Dronfield Library, Manor House, High Street, Dronfield, S18 1PY
  • Tuesday 17 November 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Long Eaton Jobcentre, Fletcher Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1JU
  • Tuesday 17 November 2026 from 10am to midday at St Helen Church, Park Lane, Pinxton, NG16 6PR
  • Thursday 19 November 2026 from 10am to 1pm at Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor Road, DE7 8LN
  • Thursday 19 November 2026 from 12.30 to 3.30pm at Barrow Hill Memorial Hall, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
  • Thursday 19 November 2026 from 10am to midday at Revive Hub Café, 50 Market Street, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4AA
  • Friday 20 November 2026 from 10am to midday at Long Eaton Baptist Church, Station Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1GJ
  • Monday 23 November 2026 from 3pm to 6pm at Mens Shed, Brunt's Barn, Grindleford Road, Hope Valley, S32 2JA
  • Tuesday 24 November 2026 from 11am to 2pm at Chesterfield Library, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, S40 1QN
  • Wednesday 25 November 2026 from 10am to 3.30pm at Swanwick Memorial Hall, High Street, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9JZ
  • Wednesday 25 November 2026 from 9am to midday at Clay Cross Active Leisure Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9LX
  • Thursday 26 November 2026 from 12.30 to 3.30pm at Barrow Hill Memorial Hall, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
  • Thursday 26 November 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Killamarsh Active Leisure Centre, Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
  • Friday 27 November 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Ilkeston Job Centre, 58 South Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8TU
  • Friday 27 November 2026 from 11am to 2pm at Eyam Parish Church, Church Street, Eyam, Hope Valley, S32 5QH
  • Friday 27 November 2026 from 8.30am to 10.30am at Parish Centre, 91 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 7JH
  • Monday 30 November 2026 from midday to 2.30pm at Heanor Job Centre, Howitt Buildings, High Street, Heanor, DE75 7EZ

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.