Why do I need a blood pressure check?
A blood pressure test checks if your blood pressure is healthy, or if it's high or low.
High blood pressure (hypertension) can increase your risk of developing serious problems, such as heart attacks and strokes, if it's not treated.
Low blood pressure (hypotension) is not usually a problem, although it can cause dizziness and fainting in some people.
You may have received an SMS text or email from your GP practice inviting you to submit your blood pressure reading via a link. Please scroll down for free blood check locations in your community. If you haven’t received a text, you can still obtain a free blood pressure check.
If your GP practice has asked you to submit a reading and you have a home blood pressure monitor, please use this to obtain your blood pressure reading and submit your readings using the link included in your SMS text or email from your GP practice.
If you need help completing and submitting the reading, please ask a member of the team at any of our community locations. If you are unable to access the link, please contact your GP practice to report your readings.
If you don't have a home blood pressure monitor, these community locations are offering free blood pressure checks.
Community pharmacy
Some pharmacies offer free blood pressure checks. You can check your nearest participating pharmacy by selecting your area on our interactive map. We advise checking the opening times before visiting. You should not need an appointment.