Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB
Maintaining a healthy blood pressure is crucial for preventing serious health problems, such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and dementia.
High blood pressure often has no symptoms and early detection saves lives.
We are highlighting the importance of healthy blood pressure through the national Know Your Numbers campaign (running locally from 8-16 September). See our events listing for the week below.
See the NHS website for advice on where you can get your blood pressure tested and why it’s important.
| WHAT? Culturally sensitive health talk with blood pressure check station. Women-only event, available in English and Arabic. Free to walk-in and attend. |
| WHEN? MONDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 1pm – 3pm |
| WHERE? Sheila Roper Community Centre Tenants Hall Close Lenton Abbey NG9 2RW. Public transport: The NCT 36 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Woodside Road shops, walk up Anslow Avenue, first right onto Baslow Drive and first left onto Tenants Hall Close. Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y1MfpDExQ9CimV816 |
| MORE INFORMATION: email: heyanottingham@gmail.com |
| WHAT? Blood pressure check station, mini health checks and information and education stalls. Free to walk-in and attend for patients registered at Nottingham City East PCN practices: Bakersfield Medical Centre Family Medical Centre Greendale Primary Care Centre Parliament Medical Practice Victoria & Mapperley Practice Wellspring Surgery Windmill Practice |
| WHEN? MONDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 11am – 1pm |
| WHERE? Cherry Lodge, King Edward Park, Carlton Rd, Nottingham NG3 2AS. Public transport: The NCT 24 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Handel Street. Walk up towards St Chad’s Road. Cherry Lodge Community centre is on the corner. Google Maps: Handel Street (Stop SN06) to Cherry Lodge – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: email: Nottingham City East (PCN 6) – NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS – NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS |
| WHAT? Blood Pressure Checks, one-to-one sessions with your own coach, plus a discovery call to get started. Focus on setting realistic goals, improving motivation, and building healthy habits Support for your emotional wellbeing, stress, and activity levels. Free to walk-in and attend. |
| WHEN? MONDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| WHERE? Strelley Road Library, Strelley Road, Strelley, NG8 3BJ. Public transport: The NCT 77 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Strelley Road ASDA, walk past ASDA and the library is on the left. Google Maps: Strelley Road Library – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: Thriving Nottingham | Helping you to live well and feel great |
| WHAT? Physical and wellbeing activities, resilience building including education on healthy hearts for adults who want to understand more about their lifestyle and make improvements. Free to walk-in and attend. |
| WHEN? MONDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 10am – 12noon |
| WHERE? Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre, Hungerhill Road, St Ann’s, NG3 4NB. Public transport: The NCT 61 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Hungerhill Road. Google Maps Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: Nottingham Forest Community Trust | Supporting those who need us |
| WHAT? Providing emergency support with food and basic provision. Offering support and advice on hypertension and blood pressure checks. Free to walk-in and attend. |
| WHEN? TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER, 10am – 12noon |
| WHERE? The Hope Centre, South Church Drive, Clifton, NG11 8AQ. Public transport: The NCT 3, 3A bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: South Church Drive North, walk towards Farnborough Road, Turn Left towards The Community Way. Google Maps Southchurch Drive North to Hope Centre – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: Clifton NG11 Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis |
| WHAT? Physical and wellbeing activities, resilience building including education on healthy hearts for adults who want to understand more about their lifestyle and make improvements. Free to walk-in and attend. |
| WHEN? TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER, 10.30am – 12noon |
| WHERE? Evolve Nottingham (Strelley Social Club), Strelley, Helston Drive, NG8 6JZ. Public transport: The NCT 77 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Morris Road, walk up Flamsteed Road towards Helston Drive, turn left onto Helston Drive, walk along Helston Drive to Evolve Nottingham (Strelley Social Club). Google Maps: Morris Road (Stop ST12), Nottingham NG8 6LQ to Helston Dr, Nottingham – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: Nottingham Forest Community Trust | Supporting those who need us |
| Nottingham Forest Community Trust Healthy Horizon Club |
| WHAT? Physical and wellbeing activities, resilience building including education on healthy hearts for adults who want to understand more about their lifestyle and make improvements. Free to walk-in and attend. |
| WHEN? TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER, 1-3pm |
| WHERE? ICCA Carrington, Hucknall Road, NG5 1QZ. Public transport: The NCT 15, 16, 17 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Bernard Street stops right outside the building. Google Maps: Bernard Street (Stop SH59) to The Indian Community Centre Association (ICCA) – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: Nottingham Forest Community Trust | Supporting those who need us |
| WHAT? Physical and wellbeing activities, resilience building including education on healthy hearts for adults who want to understand more about their lifestyle and make improvements. Free to walk-in and attend. |
| WHEN? WEDNESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER, 10am – 12noon |
| WHERE? Crabtree Community Centre Steadfold Close, Bulwell, NG6 8AX. Public transport: The NCT 68 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Courtfleet Way, take a left onto Steadfold Close towards Crabtree Farm Primary School and the community centre is on the left. Google Maps: Crabtree Farm Community Centre to Courtleet Way (Stop HV08) – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: Nottingham Forest Community Trust | Supporting those who need us |
| WHAT? Organised by The Bridge Project CIC. Healthy BBQ cooking demonstration. Education and support available for heart health conditions. Blood pressure station Free to walk-in and attend. Suitable for families who want to learn more about a healthy lifestyle and healthy cooking. |
| WHEN? THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER, 3.30pm – 6pm |
| WHERE? Bridgeway Hall, Arkwright Walk, allWalkThe Meadows, NG2 2JD. Public transport: The NCT 11 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Arkwright Street, walk 5 minutes towards the Bridgeway Hall church. Google Maps Bridgeway Hall Methodist Church to Arkwright Street (Stop ME01) – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: The Bridge Notts CIC | Facebook |
| WHAT? Providing support and advice in cardiovascular wellbeing among women. Activities will include free blood pressure checks, interactive workshops on healthy lifestyle choices, and educational talks led by healthcare professionals. Refreshments will be provided, and attendees will be encouraged to share their experiences and ask questions in a supportive, inclusive environment. Women-only event, available in English and Arabic. Free to walk-in and attend. |
| WHEN? THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER, 11am – 2pm |
| WHERE? Radford Park, 165b Ilkeston Road, NG7 3HF. Public transport: The NCT 35 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Harrington Drive, walk towards Kimbolton Avenue and turn left onto Kimbolton Avenue, walk towards Ashburnham Avenue and turn left, walk along and turn right into Radford Park. Google Maps: Harrington Drive (Stop LE05) to Radford Recreation Ground – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: Muslim Women’s Organisation | Nottingham | Facebook |
| WHAT? Providing emergency support with food and basic provision. Offering support and advice on hypertension and blood pressure checks. Free to walk-in and attend. |
| WHEN? THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER, 9.30am – 1pm |
| WHERE? The Hope Centre, South Church Drive, Clifton, NG11 8AQ. Public transport: The NCT 3, 3A bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: South Church Drive North, walk towards Farnborough Road, Turn Left towards The Community Way. Google Maps: Southchurch Drive North to Hope Centre – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: Clifton NG11 Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis |
| WHAT? Helping you to live well and feel great with Adult Weight Management Sessions. Undertaking blood pressure checks, one-to-one sessions with your own coach, plus a discovery call to get started. Focus on setting realistic goals, improving motivation, and building healthy habits. Support for your emotional wellbeing, stress, and activity levels. Free to walk-in and attend. |
| WHEN? FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER, 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| WHERE? Strelley Road Library, Strelley Road, Strelley, NG8 3BJ. Public transport: The NCT 77 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Morris Road, walk up Flamsteed Road towards Helston Drive, turn left onto Helston Drive, walk along Helston Drive to Evolve Nottingham (Strelley Social Club). Google Maps: Morris Road (Stop ST12), Nottingham NG8 6LQ to Helston Dr, Nottingham – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: Thriving Nottingham | Helping you to live well and feel great |
| WHAT? Heart Health Event proving mini health check, including free blood pressure check. Education to reduce your risk of heart disease. For all adults who want to understand more about blood pressure, cardiovascular health, inequalities and lifestyle behavioural improvements for healthy longer life. Free to attend. Please register here. |
| WHEN? FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER, 10am – 2pm |
| WHERE? The Pilgrim Centre, Queen’s Walk, The Meadows, NG2 2DF. Public transport: The NCT 48 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Queens Walk, walk up to Houseman Gardens, turn into Houseman Gardens, across the road is the Pilgrim centre. Google Maps: Queens Walk (Stop ME22), Nottingham NG2 1LE to Pilgrim Centre – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: thepilgrimchurch.org |
| WHAT? Organised by Diversify Education and Communities CIC, this event will specifically target Black African and Caribbean communities, Free blood pressure checks in partnership with local Health & Wellbeing Coaches. Culturally sensitive health education talks about hypertension, diet, and stress management. A healthy lifestyle workshop, including food tasting of low-salt Afro-Caribbean dishes and tips on healthy cooking. Physical activity demonstrations, such as chair-based fitness and movement for older adults. Free to walk-in and attend. |
| WHEN? SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER, 11am – 3pm |
| WHERE? Beechdale Community Centre, 1 Ambergate Road, Beechdale, NG8 3GD. Public transport: The NCT 28 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Beechdale Road Top, walk along Beechdale Road towards Fremount Drive, walk along Fremount Drive, turn left onto Ambergate Road, walk towards Ranmere Road, Beechdale Community Centre is on the left. Google Maps: Beechdale Road Top (Stop BE12) to Beechdale Community Centre – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: Home | Diversify Education & Communities CIC |
| WHAT? Free lifestyle checks and education to reduce your risk of heart disease Free to walk-in and attend for patients from: Leen View Surgery Bulwell Riverside Surgery Parkside Medical Practice Rise Park Surgery Southglade Health Centre St Albans Medical Centre Nirmala Medical Centre |
| WHEN? SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER, 10am – 2pm |
| WHERE? Bulwell Forest Gardens, Austin Street, Bulwell, NG6 9HE. Public transport: The NCT 68 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Bulwell Church. Walk towards Church Lane, Turn right onto Belmont Lane, turn left onto Austin Street, walk along Austin Street and turn right into Bulwell Forest Gardens Google Maps Bulwell Market to Bulwell Forest Garden – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: Bulwell Forest Garden |
| WHAT? Helping you to live well and feel great with Adult Weight Management Sessions. Undertaking blood pressure checks, one-to-one sessions with your own coach, plus a discovery call to get started. Focus on setting realistic goals, improving motivation, and building healthy habits. Support for your emotional wellbeing, stress, and activity levels. Free to walk-in and attend. |
| WHEN? MONDAY 15 SEPTEMBER, 9.30am – 4.30pm |
| WHERE? Strelley Road Library, Strelley Road, Strelley, NG8 3BJ. Public transport: The NCT 77 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Morris Road, walk up Flamsteed Road towards Helston Drive, turn left onto Helston Drive, walk along Helston Drive to Evolve Nottingham (Strelley Social Club). Google Maps: Morris Road (Stop ST12), Nottingham NG8 6LQ to Helston Dr, Nottingham – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: Thriving Nottingham | Helping you to live well and feel great |
| WHAT? Blood pressure check station, mini health checks and information and education stalls. Free to walk-in and attend for patients registered at Nottingham City East PCN practices: Bakersfield Medical Centre Family Medical Centre Greendale Primary Care Centre Parliament Medical Practice Victoria & Mapperley Practice Wellspring Surgery Windmill Practice |
| WHEN? MONDAY 15 SEPTEMBER, 11am – 1pm |
| WHERE? The Chase Neighbourhood Centre, 24 Robin Hood Chase, Nottingham NG3 4EZ. Public transport: The NCT 39 bus from Nottingham City Centre to bus stop: Nugent Gardens. Walk along Nugent Gardens for 5 minutes, The Chase Neighbourhood Centre is on the left. Google Maps: Nugent Gardens (Stop GR14) to The Chase Neighbourhood Centre – Google Maps |
| MORE INFORMATION: email: Nottingham City East (PCN 6) – NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS – NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS |
A pharmacist can measure your blood pressure to find out if you have hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Around 4.2 million people in England are thought to have high blood pressure. Many people are unaware as there are rarely any symptoms, but it is very easy to detect.
Who can use the Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service?
If you are aged 40 or over and living in England, you can have your blood pressure checked using this service. It just takes a few minutes, is free of charge, non-invasive and you do not need to book in advance.
You will not be able to use the service if you:
What can I expect when I use the service?
The pharmacist, or member of the pharmacy team, will ask you to take a seat and wrap a blood pressure cuff around your upper arm. They will then measure your and blood pressure and tell you the result.
Depending on the result of the test, you may be given:
If you are registered with a GP surgery, your blood pressure reading will be added to your GP health record. It will not be shared with anyone unless your blood pressure is very high or very low and you require urgent medical assistance.
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