Know your numbers
Did you know that high blood pressure usually has no symptoms?
Left untreated, high blood pressure can significantly increase your risk of a fatal heart attack, stroke and dementia.
Getting a blood pressure test is the only way to know if you have high blood pressure.
As well as speaking to your GP you can also find several pharmacies (opens new window) that offer free blood pressure checks near you, without needing to book.
If you're over 40, you can have this test done as part of an NHS Health Check (opens new window), which is offered to adults in England aged 40 to 74 every 5 years.
You should have a blood pressure test if you're worried about your blood pressure at any time.
If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure it can be effectively managed with medication and lifestyle changes (opens new window), giving people the chance for a longer, healthier life.
Did you know that high blood pressure usually has no symptoms?
Left untreated, high blood pressure can significantly increase your risk of a fatal heart attack, stroke and dementia.
Getting a blood pressure test is the only way to know if you have high blood pressure.
As well as speaking to your GP you can also find several pharmacies (opens new window) that offer free blood pressure checks near you, without needing to book.
If you're over 40, you can have this test done as part of an NHS Health Check (opens new window), which is offered to adults in England aged 40 to 74 every 5 years.
You should have a blood pressure test if you're worried about your blood pressure at any time.
If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure it can be effectively managed with medication and lifestyle changes (opens new window), giving people the chance for a longer, healthier life.
