We're encouraging people aged over 40 to get a free blood pressure check during Know Your Numbers week which runs from 8 to 14 September 2025.
High blood pressure rarely has any symptoms which is why it is called the ‘silent killer’. The only way to know you have the condition is to get your blood pressure measured.
If you're over 40 you can get your blood pressure checked for free with an NHS Health Check at your GP, at most pharmacies and in some workplaces too.
Cabinet Member for Health and Communities, Councillor Dawn Abbott said:
“High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, doesn’t often have noticeable symptoms.
“But if it is left untreated can increase your risk of serious health problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
“That’s why getting your blood pressure checked is so important.”
Know Your Numbers Week is an annual national campaign that aims to raise awareness of high blood pressure and encourage all UK adults to get a blood pressure check.
Our free inhouse healthy lifestyles service Live Life Better Derbyshire will be delivering blood pressure checks during the week.
It’s also a great opportunity to find out more about Live Life Better Derbyshire’s free healthy lifestyle services.
These include support to help you stop smoking, help with weight management and information about how to get more active.
Find more information on blood pressure checks.
Live Life Better Derbyshire will be holding free blood pressure check-ups during Know Your Numbers week on the follow dates:
- Monday 8 September 2025 from 10am to 1pm at Alfreton Jobcentre, Tannery House, King Street, Alfreton, DE55 7AF
- Tuesday 9 September 2025 from 10am to 1pm at New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, S40 1QN
- Tuesday 9 September 2025 from 9.30am to midday at Sandiacre Library, Doncaster Avenue, Sandiacre, NG10 5FJ
- Wednesday 10 September 2025 from 10am to 12.30pm at Residents of Fairfield Association, Royal Forester, 133 Victoria Park Road, Buxton, SK17 7PE
- Wednesday 10 September 2025 from 10am to 2pm at Tesco Extra, Waverley Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1HG
- Wednesday 10 September 2025 from 9.30am to midday at Salvation Army, Market Place, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ
- Wednesday 10 September 2025 from midday to 2pm at Derbyshire County Council, Reception Area, Smedley Street, Matlock, DE4 3AG
- Wednesday 10 September 2025 from 8.30am to 11.30am at Clay Cross Active Leisure Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9LX
- Thursday 11 September 2025 from 9.45am to 12.30am at Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
- Thursday 11 September 2025 from 11.30am to 1pm at Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 8XB
- Thursday 11 September 2025 from 10am to 2pm at Gamesley Community Centre, Melandra Castle Road, Gamesley, Glossop, SK13 6UQ
- Thursday 11 September 2025 from 11.30am to 2pm at Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, England, DE7 8LN
- Friday 12 September 2025 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Borrowash Library. Victoria Avenue, Borrowash, Derbyshire, DE72 3HE
- Friday 12 September 2025 from 9.30am to midday at Killamarsh Methodist Church, 185 Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
Find further free blood pressure check-up dates.