NHS — Find a Pharmacy / Free Blood Pressure Checks
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Free NHS blood pressure checks at participating community pharmacies across England for adults aged 40+. No GP appointment needed.
NHS community pharmacies across England offer free services without needing to see a GP. Many participating pharmacies provide free blood pressure checks, which can help spot high blood pressure that often has no symptoms but raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Some pharmacies can also supply the contraceptive pill without a prescription, free COVID-19 lateral flow tests where available, and support with newly prescribed medicines. Use the NHS Find a Pharmacy tool online to locate your nearest service.
Contact
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/
Address: Various pharmacies across Essex
Opening hours: Pharmacy opening hours
Who it's for
Who they help: Anyone 40+ who wants a free blood pressure check
Eligibility: Adults aged 40+ in England, available without a GP appointment at participating pharmacies
Not suitable for: Free pharmacy blood pressure checks are for people aged 40 and over. If you are under 40, please speak to your GP instead.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/nhs-pharmacy-blood-pressure-checks