A quick blood pressure check can provide valuable insight into your health. If you’re aged 40 or over and haven’t been diagnosed with high blood pressure, visit Sage Pharmacy for a free check with our friendly team.
High blood pressure often does not cause obvious symptoms, which means many people may not realise their reading is raised. A simple check can help identify whether further monitoring or advice may be needed.
High blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms. A simple check can help you understand your cardiovascular health and identify raised readings earlier.
You can feel completely well even when your blood pressure is raised.
Knowing your numbers can help you seek appropriate advice sooner.
Your reading provides useful insight into your cardiovascular health.
A quick pharmacy check provides valuable insight into your health.
We especially encourage adults aged 40 and over who have not previously been diagnosed with high blood pressure to know their numbers. You may also wish to speak with our team if you are concerned about your blood pressure or have factors that could increase your risk.
If you are 40 or older and have not been diagnosed with high blood pressure, a free pharmacy check may be available to you.
If you cannot remember the last time your blood pressure was measured, this is a simple opportunity to check.
If close relatives have experienced high blood pressure or cardiovascular problems, speak with our pharmacy team about whether a check would be appropriate.
If you are worried about your blood pressure, speak with our team. We can advise whether a pharmacy check is suitable or where else to seek support.
The free NHS pharmacy blood pressure check service is primarily designed to identify people who have not already been diagnosed with hypertension. If you are already taking medication for high blood pressure or are under regular monitoring, please speak with the pharmacy team so we can advise you on the most appropriate service.
We aim to make the experience simple, friendly and reassuring. You’ll be welcomed by our pharmacy team and guided through each stage.
Visit the pharmacy for your appointment and our friendly team will welcome you and explain what will happen.
We may ask about your health, whether you have previously been diagnosed with high blood pressure and any relevant medicines or medical history.
A cuff is placed around your upper arm and your blood pressure reading is taken in a calm setting.
We will explain the reading and let you know whether any further monitoring, lifestyle advice or referral may be appropriate.
We will explain the result and provide any relevant general health advice.
Further measurements or monitoring may be recommended to better understand your blood pressure.
If the reading suggests that further assessment is required, the pharmacy team can explain the appropriate next step and, where necessary, refer you for further care.
Access the NHS service without paying for the blood pressure check where eligibility requirements are met.
Get checked locally without needing to arrange a routine GP appointment simply to know your blood pressure.
We aim to make every visit welcoming, professional and easy to understand.
We will explain your reading and let you know if anything further is recommended.
Find answers to common questions about free blood pressure checks, eligibility and what your appointment involves.
The NHS service is primarily available to people aged 40 or over who live in England and have not already been diagnosed with high blood pressure. Other patients may sometimes be eligible depending on individual circumstances or pharmacist discretion.
No. High blood pressure may not cause noticeable symptoms, which is one reason routine checks are important.
The initial blood pressure measurement is a straightforward procedure and does not usually require a lengthy appointment. If further monitoring is needed, the pharmacy team will explain what happens next.
Not necessarily. A raised reading may require repeat measurements or further monitoring before a diagnosis is confirmed.
Please speak with our pharmacy team. The free case-finding service is primarily intended for people without a current diagnosis of hypertension, but other monitoring pathways may be appropriate.
Clothing that allows easy access to your upper arm can make the measurement simpler and more comfortable.
If you’re aged 40 or over and haven’t been diagnosed with high blood pressure, take a few minutes to know your numbers with a free blood pressure check at Sage Pharmacy.
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