Checking your blood pressure could save your life
In Dorset, many people are unaware that they have high blood pressure, which rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
The only way to find out if your blood pressure (also called hypertension) is high is to have your blood pressure checked. Once you have checked your blood pressure, you can check out what the results might mean for you by using the NHS blood pressure checker.
If you do have high blood pressure, the good news is that it can be prevented and treated. In Dorset we have the BP@Home mobile app-based service which enables people to take their blood pressure readings in the comfort of their own home and share them directly with their clinical team.
Find out more about managing your high blood pressure with BP@Home.
Manage your blood pressure
In Dorset we have the BP@Home mobile app-based service which enables people to take their blood pressure readings in the comfort of their own home and share them directly with their clinical team, saving time for the patient and their general practice surgery. As well as reminding the patient to take their blood pressure reading and to take their medication, the clinical team can make changes to the patient’s medication when required.
1 in 3 adults in the UK have high blood pressure
Everyday in the UK, 350 people have a stroke or heart attack that could have been prevented
Where to get your blood pressure checked
At your local pharmacy
You can have your pressure tested at your local pharmacy.
You can use the NHS “Find a pharmacy” tool to find your nearest one and see if it offers this service.
Your general practice surgery waiting room
Some general practice surgeries have a blood pressure machine in their waiting room, use the NHS “Find a GP” tool to see if your local general practice offers this service.
Local resources
Get involved in the campaign
Thank you for supporting the campaign.
We are inviting local businesses across the south west to get involved in our ‘Check your blood pressure’ campaign. To get involved, download the ‘Check your blood pressure’ resource pack and please email communication@nhsdorset.nhs.uk to let us know.
