Clinic Service · Oxford
✓ NHS Hypertension Case-Finding · GPhC-registered

Blood Pressure Check

in Oxford.
Free 15-minute NHS-funded blood pressure check for adults aged 40+. We use a clinical-grade automatic monitor, give you a printed reading on the spot, and refer you to your GP if your numbers suggest hypertension. ABPM (24-hour monitoring) referral available where indicated.
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Price per dose

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Free · NHS-funded for over-40s
NHS HYPERTENSION CASE-FINDING · 15-MIN APPOINTMENT · NHS FUNDED
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Initial check15 minutesFree of charge
ABPM referralIf indicatedFree
GP letterSame dayIf readings high
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NHS-funded service – no charge for the check itself.
Eligibility: adults aged 40+ not currently diagnosed with hypertension.
Clinical brief · Hypertension

Why blood pressure matters.

Three things to understand before your check.
Pharmacist taking a patient blood pressure reading with an upper-arm cuff
Blood Pressure Check - 15 minutes, NHS-funded

What is high blood pressure?

Sustained pressure above 140/90 mmHg in the clinic (or 135/85 mmHg at home) is high. It usually has no symptoms but quietly increases your risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney disease and dementia. About 1 in 4 UK adults have it, and around half don’t know.

Who is at risk?

Risk rises with age, family history, weight, salt intake, alcohol use, sedentary lifestyle, and stress. South Asian and African-Caribbean adults develop hypertension earlier than average. NHS recommends a check at least every 5 years for adults 40+.

What happens at the appointment?

Pharmacist measures your BP twice with a clinical-grade device, in a quiet consultation room. If readings are high, we offer ABPM (24-hour ambulatory monitoring) referral and a same-day letter to your GP. All readings stay on your NHS record.

Symptoms to watch for

Signs to watch for.

High blood pressure usually has NO symptoms – which is why screening matters. These signs may appear when BP is dangerously high.

Severe headache

Usually back-of-head, persistent.

Visual changes

Blurry vision, spots.

Chest discomfort

Pressure or tightness.

Palpitations

Awareness of heartbeat.

Shortness of breath

Especially on exertion.

Nosebleeds

Spontaneous, recurrent.

Confusion

Hypertensive emergency - call 999.

Eligibility checklist

You should book a check if…

  • Aged 40+ and not diagnosed with hypertension.
  • Over 5 years since your last check.
  • Family history of high BP, stroke or heart disease.
  • South Asian or African-Caribbean - risk earlier.
  • Symptom concerns or want a baseline reading.
NHS-funded service for adults 40+. If you’re under 40 we’re happy to check you privately – discuss on the day.
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Blood Pressure Check FAQ

Common questions, answered.

Walk-in is welcome at any of our four branches, but booking guarantees a slot in our consultation room without waiting.
A single high reading isn’t a diagnosis. We’ll repeat the measurement, offer ABPM referral (24-hour monitor), and write to your GP the same day with our findings.
Yes – readings and our recommendation go to your GP electronically via the NHS pharmacy network.
All four Oxford branches offer this service. Pharmacist availability varies – booking confirms a slot.
No – diagnosis and prescribing remain with your GP. We measure, document, and refer. Medication decisions happen after their review.
Lifestyle advice – salt, exercise, alcohol, weight. We can also book a follow-up check if your readings are borderline.
Four Oxford branches · 1 row · book any

Find your nearest branch.

Botley · OX2 9TJ
Headington · OX3 9JA
Summertown · OX2 7HQ
Deddington · OX15 0SW

MediPill Botley

📍 9 Westway Square, OX2 9TJ
🕒 Mon–Fri 8:30–5:30 · Sat 9–2
📞 01865 247 023
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Headington Pharmacy

📍 207 London Road, OX3 9JA
🕒 Mon–Fri 8:30–6 · Closed weekends
📞 01865 765 559
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MediPill Summertown

📍 227 Banbury Road, OX2 7HQ
🕒 Mon–Fri 9–6 · Sat 9–12
📞 01865 558 348
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MediPill Deddington

📍 The Studio, Hudson St, OX15 0SW
🕒 Mon–Fri 9–5:30 · Sat 9–12
📞 01869 337 583
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