Although the number of blood pressure checks has already more-than doubled between 2022 and 2023, it's hoped that a further 2.5m will be performed in the community in England, which the NHS ...

The “bottom” number is the diastolic pressure, which measures the pressure when the heart rests between beats. Generally, ideal blood pressure is considered to be between 90 over 60 and 120 ...

People in parts of England will soon be able to get blood pressure checks at their dentist or optician under a trial being piloted by the NHS. NHS England will over the next few months be testing a ...

Dentists are to start offering blood pressure checks in an attempt to find those at risk of heart attacks. The NHS scheme will also see tests offered by opticians, as part of efforts to find more ...

Blood pressure readings between 120/80mmHg and 140/90mmHg could mean you’re at risk of developing high blood pressure if you do not take steps to keep your blood pressure under control.

A digital version of the NHS Health Check for 40- to 74-year-olds is to be piloted by the government as a way to lessen pressure on the nation’s GP services. The NHS Health Check is designed to ...

NHS figures show high street pharmacies delivered a total of 149,865 blood pressure checks to the over 40s in May 2023, more than double the 58,345 delivered the year before.

NHS figures show high street pharmacies delivered a total of 149,865 blood pressure checks to the over 40s in May 2023, more than double the 58,345 delivered the year before.

The “major drive” follows new NHS figures which show high street pharmacies delivered a total of 149,865 blood pressure checks to the over 40s in May 2023, more than double the 58,345 ...

a blood pressure test; a cholesterol test, and possibly a blood sugar level test, ... How do I get an NHS Health Check? The NHS says if you think you are eligible but have not been invited, ...