NHS health checks in North Yorkshire
The NHS health check is a free check-up of your heart and blood vessels health (cardiovascular health). It can tell you whether you are at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as:
- heart disease
- diabetes
- kidney disease
- stroke
During the check-up you will discuss how to reduce your risk of these conditions.
Get more information, check your eligibility, and find out how to get an NHS Health Check.
Free blood pressure checks in pharmacies
You can get your blood pressure checked in a pharmacy without having to see your GP.
A community pharmacist can measure the blood pressure of consenting adults who visit the pharmacy by offering a free blood pressure check to anyone who:
- is aged 40 or over (exceptions may apply for those with a family history of hypertension or who are at increased risk of developing hypertension, such as people from South Asian or African-Caribbean communities)
- is not already receiving treatment for hypertension
- has not had their blood pressure checked by a healthcare professional within the last five years
If the readings indicate normal blood pressure, the pharmacist will provide advice on maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviours.
If readings indicate high blood pressure, the pharmacist will offer Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) through the pharmacy and provide advice on healthy lifestyle behaviours.
If you are found to have very high blood pressure, the pharmacist will urgently refer you to your GP (or another urgent care service) and will notify your GP practice through GP Connect or NHSmail.
If you are found to have low blood pressure, the pharmacist will provide appropriate advice and may refer you to your GP if there are any concerns.
All blood pressure readings are sent to the general practice from the community pharmacy so records can be updated and appropriate action taken.
Find a pharmacy offering free blood pressure checks in North Yorkshire on the NHS website.
Get a blood pressure monitor
Libraries in North Yorkshire lend blood pressure monitors free of charge to their members.
It is free to sign up to a North Yorkshire library. Check opening times on our local libraries page.