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:

  • Thursday 8 January 2026 10am to 12.30pm Staveley Library, Hall Ln, Staveley Chesterfield S43 3TP
  • Thursday 8 January 2026 10am to 12.30pm The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Shirebrook, NG20 8DG
  • Friday 9 January 2026 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Borrowash Library, Victoria Avenue, Borrowash, Derbyshire, DE72 3HE
  • Monday 12 January 10am to midday St Andrews United Reformed Church 187 Newbold Road Chesterfield S41 7BE
  • Monday 12 January 2026 10am to 12.30pm Dronfield Library, Manor House, High Street, Dronfield, S18 1PY
  • Tuesday 13 January 2026 1pm to 3pm Edge Ministries - Holme Hall Café Edge Centre, Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, Chesterfield S40 4SL
  • Tuesday 13 January 2026 11am -to 1 pm Clay Cross Carers Group, Smithybrook View, Clay Cross, S45 9PA
  • Tuesday 13 January 2026 9:30 am to midday  Sandiacre Library, Doncaster Ave, Sandiacre, NG10 5FJ
  • Wednesday 14 January 2026 9:30am to midday Gussies Kitchen, Augustine Church, 220 Derby Rd, Chesterfield S40 2EP
  • Wednesday 14 January 2026 10am to 12.30pm Edge Ministries - Staveley Food Pantry, Staveley Methodist Church, Chesterfield Raod Staveley S43 3XD
  • Wednesday 14 January 2026 9.30am to 12.30 pm Eckington Active, Gosber Street, Eckington S21 4DA
  • Thursday 15 January 2026 9.30 mto 12.30pm Springs Health Centre, Recreation Close, Clowne, S43 4PL
  • Thursday 15 January 2026 11am to 2pm Edge Ministries Staveley Cafe, Staveley Methodist Church, Chesterfield Road , Staveley S43 3XD
  • Friday 16 January 2026 9am to 5pm Going out on the Mobile Library - Visiting Winster, Elton, Darley Dale, Youlgreave
  • Saturday 17 January 2026 10am to 2pm Aging Well in Your Neighbourhood, Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1UU
  • Monday 19 January 2026 2pm to 4pm Brimmington Library, 50 Church St, Brimington, Chesterfield S43 1JG
  • Monday 19 January 2026 10am to midday Ashbourne Library, Compton Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1DA
  • Tuesday 20 January 2026 9.45am to 12.15pm Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
  • Tuesday 20 January 2026 9.30am to 11am Grassmoor Community Centre, New St, Chesterfield, S42 5EE
  • Tuesday 20 January 2026 10am to 12:30 Hadfield Methodist Centre, 99 Station Road, Hadfield, SK13 1AR
  • Tuesday 20 January 2026 9:30am to 12:30pm Long Eaton Jobcentre, Fletcher Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1JU
  • Thursday 22 January 2026 10am to 12.30pm The Brook Community Church, 18-26 Main Street, Shirebrook, NG20 8DG
  • Thursday 22 January 2026 12.30pm to 2.30pm The Hub, 61 Low Pavement Chesterfield S40 1PB
  • Thursday 22 January 2026 1pm to 3:30pm Walk for Health, Thornbridge Hall , Ashford in the water , DE45 1NZ
  • Friday 23 January 2026 10am to 11:30 am Whitworth Hospital, 330 Bakewell Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2JD
  • Monday 26 January 2026 10:30am to midday Norfolk Arms , Norfolk Street , Glossop , SK13 8BP
  • Monday 26 January 2026 10.30am to 1 pm Dronfield Woodhouse Community Hub, Moray Place, Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8ZN
  • Tuesday 27 January 2026 11am to 1pm St Peters Church, Calow, Chesterfield S44 5BP
  • Tuesday 27 January 2026 10am to 11am Tintwistle Bowling club, Sexton Street, Tintwistle , SK13 1JN
  • Tuesday 27 January 2026 11:30 am to 1 pm Parish Council Office , Sexton Street , Tintwistle , SK13 1JN
  • Thursday 29 January 2026 1:30pm to 3:30 pm  Gamesley community centre , Mealndra Castle Road, Gamesley, SK13 6UQ
  • Thursday 29 January 2026 10am to 2pm WE: Flourish Wellbeing Roadshow, Long Eaton Tesco Extra, Waverley St, Long Eaton, NG10 1HG
  • Friday 30 January 2026 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 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.