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 8 April 2026 from 11am to 2pm at Memorial Hall, Barrow Hill, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
  • Wednesday 8 April 2026 from 10am to midday at Ashbourne Elim Church, Waterside Business Park, Waterside Roundabout, Ashbourne, DE6 1DG
  • Thursday 9 April 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Killamarsh Active, Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
  • Thursday 9 April 2026 from 1pm to 3pm at Matlock Library, Steep Turnpike, Matlock, DE4 3DP
  • Thursday 9 April 2026 from 1pm to 3pm at Bradwell Sports Pavilion, Hope Valley, S33 9JT
  • Thursday 9 April 2026 from 11am to 2pm at Staveley Methodist Church, Chesterfield Road Staveley, S43 3XD
  • Friday 10 April 2026 from 10am to midday at Wirksworth Library, Town Hall, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4EU
  • Friday 10 April 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Holme Hall Community Hub, Flat 41 Mercaston Close, Chesterfield, S40 4UE
  • Friday 10 April 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Victoria Avenue Borrowash, Draycott, Derbyshire, DE72 3HE
  • Monday 13 April 2026 from 10am to midday at St Andrews United Reformed Church, 187 Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 7BE
  • Monday 13 April 2026 from 10am to 11am at Tannery House, King Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AF
  • Monday 13 April 2026 from midday to 3pm at Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5QA
  • Tuesday 14 April 2026 from 9.45am to 12.30pm at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  • Tuesday 14 April 2026 from 2pm to 4 pm at Chinley Community Centre, 21 Lower Lane, Chinley, High Peak, SK23 6BE
  • Tuesday 14 April 2026 from 9.30am to midday at Sandiacre Library, Doncaster Avenue, Sandiacre, NG10 5FJ
  • Tuesday 14 April 2026 from 12.30pm to 2:30pm at Long Eaton Health Centre, Midland Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1RY
  • Thursday 16 April 2026 from 10am to midday at Poolsbrook Social Welfare, 19 Cottage Close, Chesterfield, S43 3LB
  • Thursday 16 April 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Shirebrook, NG20 8DG
  • Thursday 16 April 2026 from 10am to midday at Residents of Fairfield Association, 133 Victoria Park Road, Buxton, SK17 7PE
  • Friday 17 April 2026 from 8.30am to 10.30am at Parish Centre Stonegravels, 91 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 7JH
  • Saturday 18 April 2026 from 10am to 3pm at Crich Glebe Community Centre, Glebe Field Close, Crich, Matlock, DE4 5EU
  • Monday 20 April 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Brimington Library, 50 Church Street, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1JG
  • Monday 20 April 2026 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at New Mills Volunteer Centre, 33-35 Union Street, New Mill, SK22 3EL
  • Monday 20 April 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at Dronfield Library, Manor House, High Street, Dronfield, S18 1PY
  • Tuesday 21 April 2026 from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm at Footsteps Cafe, 14 Market Street, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7LP
  • Tuesday 21st April 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Fletcher Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1JU
  • Wednesday 22 April 2026 from 10am to midday at Chinley Community Centre, 21 Lower Lane, Chinley, High Peak, SK23 6BE
  • Wednesday 22 April 2026 from 1.30 pm to 3.30pm at Melandra Castle Road, Gamesley, Glossop, SK13 6UQ
  • Wednesday 22 April 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at Market Place, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ
  • Wednesday 22 April 2026 from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm at Eckington Active, Gosber Street, Eckington, S21 4DA
  • Thursday 23 April 2026 from 12.30pm to 2.15pm at The Hub, 61 Low Pavement, Chesterfield, S40 1PB
  • Thursday 23 April 2026 from 10am to 11 am at Holmewood Library, Heath Road, Holmewood, Chesterfield, S42 5RB
  • Thursday 23 April 2026 from 9.30 to midday at The Springs Health Centre, Recreation Close, Chesterfield, S43 4PL
  • Thursday 23 April 2026 from 9am to 5pm at Cavendish Hospital Physiotherapy Department, Buxton, SK17 6TE
  • Friday 24 April 2026 from 10am to 11am at Milkchurn Cafe, Hazel Grove, Matlock, DE4 3ED
  • Friday 24 April 2026 from midday to 2pm at Belper Baptist Church, Bridge Street, Belper, DE56 1AZ
  • Friday 24 April 2026 from 1pm to 2.30pm at CDC, Burns Close, Chesterfield, S40 2SW
  • Friday 24 April 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Ilkeston Job Centre, 58 South Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8TU
  • Monday 27 April 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Norfolk Arms, Norfolk Street, SK13 8BP
  • Tuesday 28 April 2026 from 9.45am to 12.30pm at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  • Tuesday 28 April 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Hadfield Methodist Centre, 99 Station Road, Glossop, SK13 1AR
  • Tuesday 28 April 2026 from 1pm to 3pm at Edge Centre, Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield, S40 4SL
  • Thursday 30 April 2026 from 10am  to midday at Residents of Fairfield Association, 133 Victoria Park Road, Buxton, SK17 7PE
  • Thursday 30 April 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Shirebrook, NG20 8DG
  • Thursday 30 April 2026 from 9am to 11.30pm at Whitworth Hosp, 330 Bakewell Road, Matlock, DE4 2JD
  • Thursday 30 April 2026 from 11am to 1pm at Mickley Community Centre, Tennyson Street, Mickley, DE55 6GJ

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.