High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, so the only way to know is to have it measured. If you're 40 or over and haven't been diagnosed, our pharmacist can check it free on the NHS in our consultation room inside Gillies Health Centre, and explain what your result means.
Free, start to finish.
Everything below is free on the NHS for eligible adults.
Your reading
FreeTaken with a cuff on your upper arm after a few minutes' rest.
What it means
IncludedWe explain your numbers and whether anything needs to happen next.
24-hour monitoring
If neededA monitor to wear at home when one reading isn't enough to go on.
Three steps. About fifteen minutes.
Ask or book
Ask at the counter or book a time; no GP referral needed.
Sit and rest
A few quiet minutes first, then we take your reading.
Your result
We talk you through it and send it to your GP practice.
Common questions.
Quick answers about eligibility, prep and cost. Still unsure? Give us a ring on 01256 841119.
Adults aged 40 or over who haven't been diagnosed with high blood pressure, aren't being treated for it and haven't had a check in the past five years. If you're younger but there's a reason to check, such as high blood pressure in the family, ask us.
No. Any eligible adult can have the check at Medhill, whichever GP practice you're registered with. We send your result to your own practice.
If you can, avoid caffeine, smoking and exercise for half an hour beforehand, and wear a top with sleeves that roll up easily.
The first number is the pressure as your heart beats and the second is the pressure between beats. A reading of 140/90 or above taken in the pharmacy is usually counted as high, and we'll explain what yours means for you.
We may lend you a monitor to wear at home for 24 hours, which measures your blood pressure every half an hour while you're awake. If it confirms a high reading, or your first reading is very high, we'll refer you to your GP practice.
Yes. The check, and any home monitoring we offer you afterwards, is free on the NHS for eligible adults.
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- Superintendent Pharmacist
- Sagar Lungiwala (GPhC 2084231)
- GPhC Registration Number
- 1088873
- Company Name
- KESA TECH LTD
- Company Number
- 11726902