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:

  • Tuesday 6 October 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BD
  • Tuesday 6 October 2026 from 10am to 1pm at The Project, 102 Bath Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8FE
  • Wednesday 7 October 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Eckington Active, Gosber Street, Eckington, S21 4DA
  • Wednesday 7 October 2026 from 10am to midday at Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street, Chesterfield, S40 4ST
  • Wednesday 7 October 2026 from 10am to midday at Loundsley Green Church, 40 Pennine Way, Chesterfield, S40 4NF
  • Thursday 8 October 2026 from 11am to 2pm at Staveley Methodist Church, Chesterfield Road, Staveley, S43 3XD
  • Thursday 8 October 2026 from 9.30am to 11.30am at Killamarsh Methodist Church, 185 Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
  • Thursday 8 October 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8DG
  • Thursday 8 October 2026 from midday to 3pm at Memorial Hall, Barrow Hill, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
  • Friday 9 October 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Newbold Library, Windermere Road, Chesterfield, S41 8DU
    Friday 9 October 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Borrowash Library, Victoria Avenue, Borrowash, DE72 3HE
  • Monday 12 October 2026 from 10am to midday at St Andrews United Reformed Church, 187 Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 7BE
  • Monday 12 October 2026 from 10am to 11am at Alfreton Jobcentre, Tannery House, King Street, Alfreton, DE55 7AF
  • Monday 12 October 2026 from midday to 3pm at Ilkeston Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5QA
    Tuesday 13 October 2026 from 10am to midday at Holy Trinity Church, 31 Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 7PG
  • Tuesday 13 October 2026 from 9.30am to midday at Sandiacre Library, Doncaster Ave, Sandiacre, NG10 5FJ
  • Tuesday 13 October 2026 from 9.45am to 12pm at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  • Wednesday 14 October 2026 from 9am to midday at Clay Cross Active Leisure Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9LX
  • Wednesday 14 October 2026 from 10am to midday at Alfreton Library, Severn Square, Alfreton, DE55 7BQ
  • Wednesday 14 October 2026 from 9.30am to 2.30pm at Melbourne Assembly Rooms foyer, Derby Road, DE73 8GJ
  • Wednesday 14 October 2026 from 10.30am to midday at Memorial Hall, Barrow Hill, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
  • Wednesday 14 October 2026 from 10am to 1pm at The Post Mill Centre, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ
  • Thursday 15 October 2026 from 10.30am to 11.30am at Clay Cross Social Centre, Market Street, Chesterfield, S45 9JE
  • Thursday 15 October 2026 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall, Barrow Hill, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
  • Friday 16 October 2026 from 8.30am to 10.30am at Parish Centre Stonegravels, 91 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 7JH
  • Friday 16 October 2026 from 10am to midday at Long Eaton Baptist Church, Station Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1GJ
  • Monday 19 October 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at Dronfield Library, Manor House, High Street, Dronfield, S18 1PY
    Monday 19 October 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at Brimington Library, 50 Church Street, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1JG
  • Tuesday 20 October 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Long Eaton Jobcentre, Fletcher Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1JU
  • Tuesday 20 October 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Storrs Road Methodist Church, 12 Storrs Road, Chesterfield, S40 3PY
  • Tuesday 20 October 2026 from 10am to midday at St. Helens Church, Park Lane, Pinxton, NG16 6PR
  • Thursday 22 October 2026 from 10am to 1pm at Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8LN
  • Thursday 22 October 2026 from 12.30pm to 2.15pm at The Hub, 61 Low Pavement, Chesterfield, S40 1PB
  • Thursday 22 October 2026 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8DG
  • Thursday 22 October 2026 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall, Barrow Hill, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
  • Friday 23 October 2026 from 10am to midday at Community Food Hub, 19 Monkwood Road Newbold Chesterfield, S41 8DG
  • Tuesday 27 October 2026 from 11am to 2pm at Chesterfield Library, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, S40 1QN
  • Tuesday 27 October 2026 from 9.45am to midday at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  • Thursday 29 October 2026 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall, Barrow Hill, 3 Station Road, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
  • Thursday 29 October 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Scout Hut, Hilcote Street, South Normanton, DE55 2BQ
  • Thursday 29 October 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Killamarsh Active, Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY

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.