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 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:

July

  • Tuesday 2 July 2024 from 9.30 to midday at Swadlincote Library, Civic Way, DE11 0AD          
  • Wednesday 3 July 2024 from 11am to 1pm at Clay Cross Social Centre, Market Street, S45 9JE 
  • Thursday 4 July 2024 from 10am to 3.45pm at Sandiacre Library, Doncaster Ave, NG10 5FJ   
  • Thursday 4 July 2024 from 2pm to 3.30pm at Staveley Community Fire Station, Crompton Road, S43 3PG
  • Friday 5 July 2024 from 11am to 1pm at Grassmoor Community Pavillion, Barnes Park, Grassmoor S42 5DL 
  • Monday 8 July 2024 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at Woodville Library, Hartshorne Road, Woodville, Swadlincote DE11 7JB     
  • Thursday 11 July 2024 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Brook Community Group, Main Street, Mansfield, NG20 8DG           
  • Friday 12 July 2024 from 11am to 12.30pm at Swadlincote Library, Civic Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0AD                       
  • Monday 15 July 2024 from 6.30pm to 9pm, Dad, Bats and Chats Men's Group , Rowan Drive, Midway, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0FF         
  • Monday 15 July 2024 from 9am to 11am at Petersham Community, Grasmere Rd Long Eaton, NG10 4DZ
  • Tuesday 16 July 2024 from 10am to 12.30pm at Killamarsh Active Leisure Centre , Stanley St, Killamarsh, S21 1EL     
  • Tuesday 16 July 2024 from 9.45am to 12.30pm at Bolsover Library, Church Street,  Bolsover S44 6HB
  • Monday 22 July 2024 from 10am to 12.30pm at Dronfield Library, Manor House, High Street, S18 1PY     
  • Monday 22 July 2024 from 2.20pm to 3.30pm at Etwall Library Main Street, DE65 6LP 
  • Wednesday 24 July 2024 from 10am to midday at Clay Cross HUB, Gladstone Buildings, Clay Cross S45 9JN    
  • Wednesday 24 July 2024 from midday to 4pm at Maurice Lea Memorial Park, Church Gresley, Swadlincote   
  • Monday 29 July 2024 from 9.30am to 1pm at Swadlincote Fire Station, Civic Way DE11 0AE    

Many pharmacies are 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.