One simple check a year could save a life, which could even be your own.
Did you know that around one third of adults (over 40s) in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it.
All of our pharmacies offer free blood pressure checks all year round.
And if you're found to have high blood pressure hypertension, we can now offer you our NEW Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) service.
Your local Lincolnshire Co-op pharmacy team are always here to support you, ask in branch for more details.
It's important to know your numbers:
High/low/normal... it's good to know what your reading means.
High blood pressure
Left untreated, high blood pressure could lead to serious conditions like strokes, heart attacks, heart failure and kidney disease. You may not have any symptoms, however in some cases you may experience the below:
Low blood pressure
Naturally low blood pressure is unlikely to cause any symptoms and can be nothing to worry about, but if you're experiencing any of the below symptoms, it's worth getting your blood pressure checked.
For your complete peace of mind, just pop in and speak to our friendly and knowledgeable team. We’ll be happy to take your blood pressure for free, as well as offer advice on what your reading means.