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Check your blood pressure
The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is to have a blood pressure test.
All adults over 40 are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years.
Getting this done is easy and could save your life.
You can get your blood pressure tested at a number of places, including:
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Norton Place 162 Ness Rd Shoebury SS3 9DL
(no appointment needed walk in Mon to Fri 9am to 4.30pm)
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at your GP surgery
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at some pharmacies
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as part of your NHS Health Check
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in some workplaces
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at home
You can check your blood pressure yourself with a home blood pressure monitor, enter the your details in our online form and we will get them added to your medical notes.
You can also call us on 01702 987800 and give your readings over the phone or email us your Full Name, Date of Birth and your BP reading to se.pcnsms@nhs.net
High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it.
The only way to find out if your blood pressure is high is to have your blood pressure checked.
As a general guide:
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high blood pressure is considered to be from 140/90mmHg (or an average of 135/85mmHg at home) or 150/90mmHg (or an average of 145/85mmHg at home) if you're over the age of 80
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ideal blood pressure is usually considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg, while the target for over-80s is below 150/90mmHg (or 145/85mmHg at home)
Blood pressure readings between 120/80mmHg and 140/90mmHg could mean you're at risk of developing high blood pressure if you do not take steps to keep your blood pressure under control.
Everyone's blood pressure will be slightly different. What's considered low or high for you may be normal for someone else.
