GPhC Registered Pharmacy 1034965

GPhC 1034965

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Yellow Fever Centre

Private & Confidential

Private & Confidential

Clinic in North Harrow

North Harrow

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Blood Pressure Check

Clinic Service

Blood Pressure Check

Free NHS blood pressure check at our North Harrow pharmacy, with clear advice.

Free NHS blood pressure check at our North Harrow pharmacy, with clear advice.

Free under NHS

Free under NHS

Free under NHS

Age 40y+

Age 40y+

Age 40y+

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Overview

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, which is why checking it matters even when you feel completely well.

Left untreated it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, and a simple check takes only a few minutes.

Left untreated it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, and a simple check takes only a few minutes.

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Quick, free NHS check

A short appointment measuring your blood pressure, with clear explanation of what your reading means.

Onward referral if needed

If your reading is high we can arrange 24-hour monitoring or refer you to your GP, so nothing is left hanging.

NHS commissioned service

North Harrow Clinic, inside Health Pharmacy, is commissioned to deliver the NHS Blood Pressure Check Service for eligible patients.

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SERVICE

NHS

NHS

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Benjamin Franklin

Who this service is for

Suitable for

Suitable for

  • Adults aged 40 and over who have not had a recent check

  • Anyone with a family history of high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke

  • People who have been advised to monitor their blood pressure

  • Anyone who simply wants to know their numbers

  • People needing a reading for a health check or medication review

Not suitable for

Not suitable for

  • Anyone with symptoms of a medical emergency, such as chest pain, severe headache or weakness, who should seek urgent care immediately

Needs an individual assessment

Needs an individual assessment

  • Anyone already diagnosed with high blood pressure and taking treatment

  • People who have had a very high reading previously

  • Anyone who is pregnant, where readings need careful interpretation

Our clinician will review your medical history and travel plans before confirming whether this service is suitable for you.

Public-health guidance

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Frequently asked questions

What do my blood pressure numbers mean?

The higher number is the pressure when your heart beats, the lower when it rests. We explain your specific reading and what, if anything, to do about it.

How often should I have my blood pressure checked?

For most adults, at least every few years, and yearly from 40. Known high blood pressure or borderline readings need more frequent monitoring.

What happens if my reading is high?

One high reading is not a diagnosis. We usually advise repeat checks or home monitoring, and refer you to your GP where the pattern suggests treatment may be needed.

Do I need to prepare for the check?

Avoid caffeine, exercise and smoking for 30 minutes beforehand, and arrive a few minutes early so you can be rested and seated for an accurate reading.

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North Harrow Clinic, inside Health Pharmacy
5 Broadway Parade
Pinner Road
North Harrow
Middlesex
HA2 7SY

0208 427 2110
info@northharrowclinic.co.uk

Pharmacy opening hours

Monday to Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: Closed

Clinic appointments

Available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
No appointments on Tuesdays or Saturdays

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