Blood Pressure Checks in Crediton, Devon
Monitoring your blood pressure is one of the most important steps you can take to maintain your cardiovascular health. High blood pressure (hypertension) often has no symptoms but increases your risk of serious conditions like heart attack and stroke. We offer quick, convenient, and reliable blood pressure checks right here in the pharmacy.
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NHS Blood Pressure Check: Am I Eligible?
We provide free NHS blood pressure checks to help identify high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
This service is available to adults who meet the following criteria:
- Age: You must be aged 40 years or older.
- No Pre-existing Condition: You are eligible if you have not previously been diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension).
- Recent Testing: You should not have had a blood pressure check by a healthcare professional in the last 6 months.
Additional Eligibility:
- You may also be eligible if you are under 40 and have a family history of high blood pressure, or at the discretion of our pharmacist.
- We can also provide this service if you have been specifically referred by your GP for a clinic or ambulatory blood pressure check.
The Blood Pressure Service
The service is simple, confidential, and takes only a few minutes.
1. The Check
You will be invited into our private consultation room where a member of our team will take your blood pressure reading using an upper arm monitor. We may take several readings to ensure accuracy.
2. Result Interpretation
The pharmacist will explain what your numbers mean (systolic and diastolic pressure) and compare them against the recommended healthy ranges.
3. Next Steps
- Normal Reading: We provide general lifestyle advice to help you maintain a healthy blood pressure.
- High Reading: If your reading is elevated, the pharmacist will advise on lifestyle adjustments and may offer further monitoring or a formal referral to your GP for a definitive diagnosis and potential treatment.
Get your blood preasure checked today
Prioritise your heart health with a quick check.