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:
- Wednesday 10 December 2025 from 10am to midday at Alfreton Library Severn Square, Alfreton, England, DE55 7BQ
- Wednesday 10 December 2025 from 9.30am to 12.15pm at St Augustine Church Derby Road Chesterfield, S40 2EP
- Wednesday 10 December 2025 from 9.30 am to 12.30pm at Eckington Active, Gosber Street, Eckington, S21 4DA
- Wednesday 10 December 2025 from 1pm to 3pm at Hurst Farm Social Club, Hazel Grove, Matlock, DE4 3ED
- Thursday 11 December 2025 from 11am to 2pm at Staveley Methodist Church, Chesterfield Road, Staveley, S43 3XD
- Thursday 11 December 2025 from 1pm to 4pm at Bakewell Agricultural Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, DE45 1AH
- Thursday 11 December 2025 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Shirebrook, NG20 8DG
- Thursday 11 December 2025 from midday to 2pm at Cat & Fiddle, Ladywood Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4NJ
- Friday 12 December 2025 from 1pm to 3pm at CDC Hub, Burns Close, Chesterfield, S40 2SW
- Friday 12 December 2025 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Borrowash Library, Victoria Avenue Borrowash, DE72 3HE
- Monday 15 December 2025 from 10am to 12.30pm at Dronfield Library, Manor House, High Street, Dronfield, S18 1PY
- Monday 15 December 2025 from 2pm to 4pm at Brimington Library, 50 Church Street, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1JG
- Tuesday 16 December 2025 from 10am to 1pm at New Beetwell Streey, Chesterfield, S40 1QN
- Tuesday 16 December 2025 from 1pm to 3pm at Edge Centre, Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield, S40 4SL
- Tuesday 16 December 2025 from 9.45am to 12.15pm at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
- Tuesday 16 December 2025 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Long Eaton Jobcentre, Fletcher Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1JU
- Thursday 18 December 2025 from 10am to midday at Ashbourne Library, Compton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1DA
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.