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 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.

August

  • Tuesday 26 August 2025 from 10am to 12.30pm at Dronfield Library, Manor House, High St, Dronfield, S18 1PY
  • Tuesday 26 August 2025 from 9.45am to 12.30pm at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  • 26 August 2025 from 1pm to 3pm at Tuesday, Edge Centre, Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield S40 4SL
  • Wednesday 27 August 2025 from 10.30am to 1pm at Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street, Chesterfield S40 4ST
  • Thursday 28 August 2025 from midday to 2.30pm at Howitt Buildings, High Street, Heanor DE75 7EZ
  • Friday 29 August 2025 from 2pm to 4pm at Holme Hall Community Hub, Flat 41 Mercaston Close, Chesterfield, S40 4UE
  • Friday 29 August 2025 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Ilkeston Job Centre, 58 South Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8T
  • Friday 29 August 2025 from 9.30am to midday at Killamarsh Methodist Church, 185 Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY

September

  • Monday 1 September 2025 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at New Mills Volunteer Centre, 33-35 Union Road, New Mills, High Peak , SK22 3EL
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025 from 9.15am to 1pm at Shirebrook Methodist Church, 4 Church Drive, Mansfield, NG20 8DE
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025 from 10am to midday at Glossop Jobcentre, 28 Howard Street , Glossop, SK13 7DF
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025 from 1pm to3pm at Friends of Victoria Hall, Talbot Street, Glossop, SK13 7DG
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025 from 10.30am to 2pm at Holy Spirit Church, Stonelows,  Dronfield, S18 2EP
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025 from 10am to 12.30pm at Swadlincote Library, Civic Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0AD
  • Wednesday 3 September 2025 from 11am to 1pm at Dove Holes Village Hall, 30 Hallsteads, Buxton, SK17 8BU
  • Thursday 4 September 2025 from 10.15am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Shirebrook, NG20 8DG
  • Thursday 4 September 2025 from 10am to midday at Buxton Jobcentre, 84-86 Spring Gardens, Buxton, SK17 6BU
  • Friday 5 September 2025 from 9.30am to 11.30am at Hole in the Wall, Carter Lane Community Centre, 117 Carter Lane, Shirebrook, NG20 8PE
  • Saturday 6 September 2025 from midday to 4pm at Clay Cross Social Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9JE
  • Monday 8 September 2025 from 10am to 1pm at Alfreton Jobcentre, Tannery House, King Street, Alfreton, DE55 7AF
  • Tuesday 9 September 2025 from 10am to 1pm at New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, S40 1QN
  • Tuesday 9 September 2025 from 9.30am to midday at Sandiacre Library, Doncaster Avenue, Sandiacre , NG10 5FJ
  • Wednesday 10 September 2025 from 10am to 12.30pm at Residents of Fairfield Association, Royal Forester, 133 Victoria Park Road, Buxton, SK17 7PE
  • Wednesday 10 September 2025 from 10am to 2pm at Tesco Extra, Waverley Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1HG
  • Wednesday 10 September 2025 from 9.30am to midday at Salvation Army, Market Place, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ
  • Wednesday 10 September 2025 from midday to 2pm at Derbyshire County Council, Reception Area, Smedley Street, Matlock, DE4 3AG
  • Wednesday 10 September 2025 from 8.30am to 11.30am at Clay Cross Active Leisure Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9LX
  • Thursday 11 September 2025 from 9.45am to 12.30am at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  • Thursday 11 September 2025 from 11.30am to 1pm at Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 8XB
  • Thursday 11 September 2025 from 10am to 2pm at Gamesley Community Centre, Melandra Castle Road, Gamesley, Glossop, SK13 6UQ
  • Thursday 11 September 2025 from 11.30am to 2pm at Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor Rd, Ilkeston, England, DE7 8LN
  • Friday 12 September 2025 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Borrowash Library. Victoria Avenue, Borrowash, Derbyshire, DE72 3HE
  • Friday 12 September 2025 from 9.30am to midday at Killamarsh Methodist Church, 185 Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
  • Tuesday 16 September 2025 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm at United Reformed Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Long Eaton, NG10 1HQ
  • Tuesday 16 September 2025 from 9.15am to midday at Bolsover Methodist Church, Hill Top, Bolsover, S44 6NN
  • Tuesday 16 September 2025 from 9:30am to 12.30pm at Long Eaton Jobcentre. Fletcher Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1JU
  • Tuesday 16 September 2025 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Killamarsh Active, Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
  • Thursday 18 September 2025 from 10.15am to12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Shirebrook, NG20 8DG
  • Friday 19 September 2025 from 11am to 1pm at P3. 98 Bath Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8FE
  • Monday 22 September 2025 from 9.30am to 11.30am at Petersham Community Hall, Grasmere Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4DZ
  • Tuesday 23 September 2025 from 1pm to 4pm at Edge Centre, Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield S40 4SL
  • Tuesday 23 September 2025 from 10am to midday at Glossop Jobcentre, 28 Howard Street, Glossop, SK13 7DF
  • Tuesday 23 September 2025 from 9.45am to 12.30pm at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  • Tuesday 23 September 2025 from midday to 2pm at Cotmanhay Community Action, Vernon Street, Cotmanhay DE7 8PH
  • Tuesday 23 September 2025 from 9.30 am to 12.30pm at Killamarsh Active, Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
  • Wednesday 24 September 2025 from 10.30am to 1pm at Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street, Chesterfield S40 4ST
  • Wednesday 24 September 2025 from 2pm to 4pm at Gamesley Community Centre, Melandra Castle Road, Gamesley, Glossop, SK13 6UQ
  • Wednesday 24 September 2025 from 10am to 12.30pm at Swadlincote Job Centre, 7 The Delph, Swadlincote, DE11 9DY
  • Thursday 25 September 2025 from 10am to 1pm at SMH Group Stadium (Chesterfield FC). 1866 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 8NZ
  • Thursday 25 September 2025 from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at The Hub, 61 Low Pavement Chesterfield S40 1PB
  • Friday 26 September 2025 from 1pm to 3pm at CDC Cosy Hub, Burns Close, Chesterfield S40 2SW
  • Friday 26 September 2025 from 9.30am to midday at Killamarsh Methodist Church, 185 Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
  • Friday 26 September 2025 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Ilkeston Job Centre, 58 South Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8TU
  • Saturday 27 September 2025 from 2pm to 4pm at Oscari, Church of Christ, Colledge Street, Riddings, Alfreton, DE55 4EZ
  • Tuesday 30 September 2025 from 10am to midday at Royal Forester, 133, Victoria Park Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7PE

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.