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:

  • Friday 30 January 2026 9:30am to 12:30pm at Ilkeston Job Centre, 58 South Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8TU
  • Monday 2 February 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at The Vault, 2-4 High Street, Buxton, SK17 6EU
  • Tuesday 3 February 2026 from 10am to midday at 1 Summerskill Green Inkersall, S43 3SR
  • Tuesday 3 February 2026 from 9.45am to 12.15pm at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  • Tuesday 3 February 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at Buxton Library, Kents Bank Road, Buxton, SK17 9HW
  • Wednesday 4 February 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Chesterfield Baptist Cross Street, Chesterfield, S40 4ST
  • Wednesday 4 February 2026 from 10am to midday at Loundsley Green Church Warm Space, 40 Pennine Way, Chesterfield, S40 4NF
  • Wednesday 4 February 2026 from 9am to midday at Clay Cross Active Leisure Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9LX
  • Wednesday 4 February 2026 from 1.30pm to 3pm at Gamesley Community Centre, Melandra Castle Road, Gamesley, SK13 6UQ
  • Wednesday 4 February 2026 from 11am to 1pm at Pico Lounge, 4 Victoria Street, Glossop, SK13 8HR
  • Wednesday 4 February 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at DHA, 153 Bath Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8AS
  • Thursday 5 February 2026 from 10am to 11.30am at Coffee Pot Cafe, St Lukes, 9 Fauvel Road, Glossop, SK13 7AR
  • Thursday 5 February 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Shirebrook, NG20 8DG
  • Thursday 5 February 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Hope Sports Club, 64 Castleton Road, Hope Valley, S33 6RDT
  • hursday 5 February 2026 from 10am to midday at Staveley Library drop-in, Hall Lane, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3TP
  • Thursday 5 February 2026 from 10am to midday at Whitworth Hospital, 330 Bakewell Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2JD
  • Friday 6 February 2026 from 9am to 5pm at Mobile Library, Visiting Matlock, Bonsall, Cromford, Middleton, Brassington, Parwich
  • Monday 9 February 2026 from 10am to midday at United Reform Church, Hardwick Mount, Buxton, SK17 6PT
  • Monday 9 February 2026 from midday to 4pm at Ilkeston Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5QA
  • Tuesday 10 February 2026 from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Footsteps Cafe, 14 Market Street, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7LP
  • Tuesday 10 February 2026 from 1pm to 3pm at Edge Centre, Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield, S40 4SL
  • Tuesday 10 February 2026 from 9.30am to midday at Doncaster Avenue, Sandiacre, NG10 5FJ
  • Wednesday 11 February 2026 from 10am to midday at Alfreton Library Severn Square, Alfreton, England, DE55 7BQ
  • Wednesday 11 February 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Buxton Job Centre, Spring Gardens, Derbyshire, SK17 6BU
  • Wednesday 11 February 2026 from 10.30am to 1pm at Dronfield Woodhouse Community Hub, Moray Place, Dronfield Woodhouse, S18 8ZN
  • Thursday 12 February 2026 from 11am to 2pm at Staveley Methodist Church, Chesterfield Road, Staveley, S43 3XD
  • Thursday 12 February 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Shirebrook, NG20 8DG
  • Thursday 12 February 2026 from 10.30 to midday at Trinity Church, Hardwick Mount, Buxton, SK17 6PR
  • Thursday 12 February 2026 from 1pm to 2.30pm at EVA, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD
  • Friday 13 February 2026 from 10am to midday at Limestone House, 50-54 Elmton Road, Creswell, S80 4DA
  • Friday 13 February 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Holme Hall Community Hub, Flat 41 Mercaston Close, Chesterfield, S40 4UE
  • Friday 13 February 2026 from 9.30 am to 12.30pm at Victoria Avenue Borrowash, Derbyshire, DE72 3HE
  • Monday 16 February 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Brimington Library 50 Church St Brimington Chesterfield, S43 1JG
  • Tuesday 17 February 2026 from 9.45am to 12.15pm at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  • Tuesday 17 February 2026 from 10am to 1pm at Chesterfield Library, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, S40 1QN
  • Thursday 19 February 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Shirebrook, NG20 8DG
  • Thursday 19 February 2026 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Gamesley Community Centre, Melandra Castle Road, Gamesley, SK13 6UQ
  • Thursday 19 February 2026 from 12.30pm to 4pm at Arena Church, 1 Rutland Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8DG
  • Monday 23 February 2026 from 10am to 3pm at Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD
  • Monday 23 February 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Blythe House Hospice, Ecclesfold, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, SK23 9TJ
  • Wednesday 25 February 2026 from 10am to midday at War memorial Hall Bradwell, Hope Valley, S33 9JL
  • Wednesday 25 February2026 from 2pm to 4pm at St Georges Parish Hall, Derbyshire, SK22 4NP
  • Thursday 26 February 2026 from 10am to midday at Royal Forester, 133 Victoria Park Road, Buxton, SK17 7PE
  • Thursday 26 February 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Shirebrook, NG20 8DG
  • Thursday 26 February 2026 from 10.30am to 2pm at Cat & Fiddle, Ladywood Road, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston DE7 4NJ
  • Friday 27 February 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Ilkeston Job Centre, 58 South Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8TU

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.