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A free check for the silent killer

High blood pressure rarely gives any warning — the only way to know is to check. Our free NHS blood pressure checks take minutes, need no appointment, and come with your results explained in plain English.

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Free NHS health check

Five minutes that could save your life

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, yet it's a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes and kidney disease. Our free NHS blood pressure check takes just a few minutes — no appointment, no cost, and results explained to you on the spot.

Who it's for

Free for adults aged 40 and over who haven't had a recent reading, and for anyone a healthcare professional has asked to get checked. Under 40 and concerned? Come in anyway — we'll advise you.

What happens

A quick, painless cuff reading in our private consultation room. The pharmacist explains your numbers, what they mean, and practical steps to keep your blood pressure healthy.

If your reading is high

We may offer 24-hour ambulatory monitoring — a small take-home cuff that builds a much more accurate picture — and share the results with your GP so any treatment starts promptly.

No strings attached

It's a genuinely free NHS service: no obligation, no sales pitch, just a check that takes less time than a coffee and could catch a silent problem early.

Just walk in during opening hours — no appointment needed. Avoid caffeine and rushing right before your check for the most accurate reading.

Common questions

Blood pressure check FAQs

What do the numbers mean?

A reading has two numbers — the pressure when your heart beats and when it rests. As a general guide, around 120/80 is ideal and consistently 140/90 or higher warrants follow-up — but the pharmacist will interpret your individual reading with you.

Will my GP be told?

With your consent, results that need follow-up are shared with your GP so nothing falls through the cracks. Normal readings are simply recorded, and you're welcome to a copy.

How often should I get checked?

If your reading is healthy, a check every few years is generally sensible from age 40 — more often if readings have been borderline, you have a family history, or your pharmacist or GP advises it.

When did you last check yours?

It takes less time than a cup of tea. Walk in whenever we're open and ask for a free blood pressure check — no appointment, no cost, no catch.

Call 01364 652222

Or just pop in — 8 North Street, Ashburton