Blood Pressure Service

Blood pressure is a measure of the force of your blood when it pushes against the side of your blood vessels; if the pressure is too high, it can put an extra strain on your heart, which can lead to heart attacks, strokes and other health implications.

1 in 4 adults are affected by high blood pressure in the UK, it is known as the ‘silent killer’ as it rarely causes any symptoms. In England alone, there are around 5.5 million people that are undiagnosed, and the only way to find out is to regularly get your blood pressure measured.

Book Blood Pressure Service

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Getting your reading

At Padiham Pharmacy we accommodate bookings and welcome walk-ins; patients can pop into branch at their own convenience and speak to our friendly and knowledgeable team. Please use the booking form below to secure your appointment.

Who is eligible for a FREE blood pressure check?

Aged 40 or over AND are currently not on any treatment for high blood pressure
Patients, by exception, aged under 40 who request the service because they have a family history of high blood pressure
Aged 35-39, discretion of the pharmacist
Adults that have been referred by their GP

During the consultation:

If your blood pressure readings fall

within the very high category, we would arrange for a follow up appointment with your GP the same day.

Know your numbers

LOW
Reading of
90 /60
Or lower

NORMAL
Below
140/90

HIGH
Between
140/90 –

179 / 119

VERY HIGH
Reading of
180/120
Or higher

These numbers are an overview of what blood pressure readings should represent in the majority patients; however, target readings can differ from patient to patient due to several different factors, i.e. age, ethnicity, age and other health conditions.

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)

If your blood pressure readings fall within the ‘High/Very High’ category, we can offer you a 24-hour blood pressure monitor. The cuff is worn on the upper arm, and it is small and discrete. The monitor will take readings every 30/60 minutes automatically throughout the day whilst you are awake and asleep whilst carrying out your usual daily activities – living your normal life.

Why do I need to get a 24-hour reading?

Standard clinic blood pressure readings only give you a measurement for that specific moment in time, however the ABPM device will periodically gather readings throughout the day, producing a detailed report for our pharmacist to see how and when your blood pressure fluctuates. There are some cases where patients can also get anxious when having their blood pressure taken in a clinical setting, known as ‘white coat’ syndrome – ABPM aids to rule this out. Feel free to discuss your eligibility with our friendly team and we look forward to seeing you at Padiham Pharmacy.