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:
- Monday 1 June 2026 from 10am to midday at Swadlincote Library, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD
- Tuesday 2 June 2026 from 10am to midday at St Helen Church, Park Lane, Pinxton, NG20 6PR
- Wednesday 3 June 2026 from 10am to midday at Staveley Fire Station, Crompton Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3PG
- Wednesday 3 June 2026 from 10am to midday at Salvation Army, Market Place, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ
- Wednesday 3 June 2026 from 1pm to 3pm at Below the Milk Churn Cafe, the top of Hazel Grove, Hurst Farm, Matlock, DE4 3ED
- Wednesday 3 June 2026 from 10am to midday at Grapevine Wellbeing Centre, Eagle Parade, Buxton, SK17 6EQ
- Wednesday 3 June 2026 from 9am to midday at Clay Cross Active Leisure Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9LX
- Thursday 4 June 2026 from 10am to midday at Staveley Library, Hall Lane, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3TP
- Thursday 4 June 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Scarsdale Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, S41 8NA
- Thursday 4 June 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Mansfield, NG20 8DG
- Thursday 4 June 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Killamarsh Active, Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
- Friday 5 June 2026 from midday to 1.30pm at New Mills Volunteer Centre, 33-35 New Union Road, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 3EL
- Monday 8 June 2026 from 10am to midday at St Andrews United Reformed Church, 187 Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 7BE
- Monday 8 June 2026 from 10am to midday at Tesco Community Rooms, Bridge Street North, Clay Cross, S45 9NU
- Monday 8 June 2026 from 1.30pm to 3pm at Gamesley Community Centre, Melandra Castle, Gamesley, SK13 6UQ
- Monday 8 June 2026 from 10am to 1pm at Alfreton Jobcentre, Tannery House, King Street, Alfreton, DE55 7AF
- Tuesday 9 June 2026 from 9.45am to 12.30pm at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
- Tuesday 9 June 2026 from 9:30am to midday at Sandiacre Library, Doncaster Avenue, Sandiacre, NG10 5FJ
- Thursday 11 June 2026 from 9.30am to 11.30am at Killamarsh Methodist Church, 185 Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
- Thursday 11 June 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Mansfield, NG20 8DG
- Thursday 11 June 2026 from 10am to midday at The Scout Hut, Hilcote Street, South Normanton, DE55 2BQ
- Thursday 11 June 2026 from 12.30pm to 2pm at The Hub, 61 Low Pavement, Chesterfield, S40 1PB
- Friday 12 June 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Newbold Library, Windermere Road, Chesterfield, S41 8DU
- Friday 12 June 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Borrowash Library, Victoria Avenue, Borrowash, Draycott, DE72 3HE
- Monday 15 June 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Brimington Library, 50 Church Street, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1JG
- Monday 15 June 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at Dronfield Library, Manor House, High Street, Dronfield, S18 1PY
- Tuesday 16 June from 9.30am to midday at Bolsover Methodist Church, Hill Top, Chesterfield, S44 6NN
- Tuesday 16 June from 9:30am to 12:30pm at Long Eaton Job Centre, Fletcher Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1JU
- Thursday 18 June 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Mansfield, NG20 8DG
- Thursday 18 June 2026 from 10am to midday at Poolsbrook Social Welfare, 19 Cottage Close, Chesterfield, S43 3LB
- Friday 19 June 2026 from 10am to midday at Long Eaton Baptist Church, Station Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1GJ
- Monday 22 June 2026 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at New Mills Volunteer Centre, 33-35 New Union Road, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 3EL
- Tuesday 23 June 2026 from 9.45am to 12.30pm at Bolsover Library, Church Street, S44 6HB
- Tuesday 23 June 2026 from 1pm to 3pm at Glossop Cricket Club, North Road, Glossop, SK13 7AS
- Wednesday 24 June 2026 from 11am to 2pm at Chesterfield Football Club, 1866 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 8NZ
- Wednesday 24 June 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Eckington Active, Gosber Street, Eckington, S21 4DA
- Thursday 25 June 2026 from 11am to 2pm at Staveley Methodist Church, Chesterfield Road, Staveley, S43 3XD
- Thursday 25 June 2026 from 9.30am to 11.30am at Killamarsh Methodist Church, 185 Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
- Friday 26 June 2026 from 8.30am to 10.30am at Parish Centre, 91 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels, Chesterfield, S41 7JH
- Friday 26 June 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Holme Hall Community Hub, Flat 41 Mercaston Close, Chesterfield, S40 4UE
- Friday 26 June 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Ilkeston Job Centre, 58 South Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8TU
- Friday 26 June 2026 from 10am to 1:30pm at Pavillion Gardens, St Johns Road, Buxton, SK17 6BJ
- Monday 29 June 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm Moray Place Community Hub, Moray Place, Dronfield Woodhouse, S18 8ZN
- Tuesday 30 June 2026 from 1pm to 3pm at Edge Centre, Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield, S40 4SL
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.