NHS Blood Pressure Checking Service

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High blood pressure (hypertension) often has no symptoms but can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems. Thames Pharmacy offers a free NHS blood pressure check to help you understand your numbers and take action early.

• Anyone aged 40 and over 
• Adults under 40 who have a family history of high blood pressure 
• Adults referred to us by their GP or healthcare professional 
• People who haven’t had a recent blood pressure check 

The service is completely free as part of the NHS community pharmacy programme.

1. Initial blood pressure reading
   A trained member of our pharmacy team will measure your blood pressure in our private consultation room.
    
2. Understanding your result
   We explain what your reading means and give personalised advice on how to keep your heart healthy.
    
3. Ambulatory BP Monitoring (ABPM) if needed
   If your reading is high, we may offer a 24-hour ABPM device to get a more accurate picture of your blood pressure throughout the day. This is also free under the NHS for eligible patients.
    
4. GP communication
   With your consent, we send your results directly to your GP so they can update your medical record and arrange any follow-up needed.
    

• High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms 
• Early detection greatly reduces risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, and other complications 
• A simple check could have a major impact on your long-term health