Reception blood pressure and weighing scales
New BP monitor and weighing scale are available in our waiting room. Please use and give results to reception. This is particularly for:
- Text message request (SMS request for BP and/or weight)
- Health checks (if age 40 to 74 every 5 years)
- Monitoring BP (eg patients with diabetes and hypertension)
Purchase a blood pressure monitor
Alternatively, if you have been diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension, please consider buying a BP machine for the upper arm (not wrist) from your local pharmacist or online. Please check the BP machine is validated for home use: CLICK HERE TO CHECK. Examples of BP machines are available here
What to do if raised BP reading
If your BP is:
- More than 140/90 – Please repeat and if persists ask reception to arrange a 7 day home BP reading and book a telephone call with your GP in 1-2 weeks. We have a small supply of BP machines you can borrow from reception.
- More than 180/110 – Please repeat and if persists ask reception to book an urgent appointment with your doctor