Stay in Control of your Health, right from your local pharmacy
Stay in control of your health, right from your local pharmacy.
More than one in four adults in the UK suffer from high blood pressure, sometimes known as hypertension, yet many are unaware that they have it. Although it typically doesn’t cause any symptoms, if you don’t take care of it, you run a far higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney problems, and even blindness.
In addition to private services for individuals seeking extra peace of mind, Imaan Healthcare offers free NHS blood pressure checks at select pharmacies.
No GP referral is necessary, and our skilled pharmacy professionals are here to assist you whether you’re checking it for the first time or require routine monitoring.
A blood pressure test measures the force and pressure of your blood against the walls of your arteries. It’s a simple and painless check that takes only a few minutes, but the results can tell you a lot about your heart health and circulation risks.
Your results are shown as two numbers:
These readings are measured in mmHg (millimetres of mercury) and compared against standard blood pressure readings UK guidelines.
According to NHS England, over 30,000 deaths annually are linked to high blood pressure, most of them preventable. Many people are unaware they’re at risk because hypertension is symptomless until it becomes serious.
Note: It’s crucial if you have a family history of high blood pressure, are pregnant, overweight, diabetic, or older than 40.
You may benefit from a test if:
Our expert pharmacists can assess and support you with the following NHS-approved conditions:
Find your nearest Imaan Pharmacy and head to the consultation area.
We use NHS assessment tools, such as the FeverPAIN scoring system. Depending on your symptoms, we’ll recommend self-care options like throat sprays and lozenges, or offer treatment if a bacterial infection is suspected.
We'll ask a few quick questions and help you rest before testing.
Using an approved blood pressure checking machine, we take 1–3 readings.
We'll explain your numbers and next steps, with lifestyle advice if helpful.
Quick recognition and early treatment with medicated creams or medicine helps prevent the spread and speeds up healing.
If your results are outside the normal range, we'll refer you to your GP or suggest home monitoring.
Quick recognition and early treatment with medicated creams or medicine helps prevent the spread and speeds up healing.
NOTE: Blood cholesterol test strips for sale in the UK are available in selected branches.
Your consultation is confidential. We may check your NHS Summary Care Record to view your medical history, current medications and allergies. This ensures safe treatment decisions.
✅ Your systolic reading is above 180 mmHg
✅ Your diastolic reading is above 110 mmHg
✅ You feel faint, dizzy, or breathless
✅ You’ve been told to monitor for pre-eclampsia or medication changes
Your Imaan pharmacist will always help guide you to the right NHS service.
Take control of your heart health. Testing is quick, easy, and could make a real difference with Imaan Healthcare.
Imaan Healthcare is a nationwide chain of nearly over 70 independent Community Pharmacies, meaning you can easily find a pharmacy near you. We employ over 300 people from the communities where our pharmacies are based, serving over 100,000 patients yearly.
