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flag The NHS offers free blood pressure checks at English pharmacies for adults over 40 without known hypertension.

flag The NHS is providing free blood pressure checks at participating pharmacies across England for adults over 40 who don’t know they have high blood pressure. flag The service, aimed at early detection of undiagnosed hypertension, is not available to those with a prior diagnosis or who had a check in the past six months. flag Trained pharmacy staff perform the test using an arm cuff, and results may prompt recommendations for a GP visit, lifestyle changes, or home monitoring. flag The checks require no appointment and are intended to help prevent heart disease and stroke.

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