High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. The only way to know your numbers is to have your blood pressure measured. Here are three ways to do it.
Choose whatever is easiest for you. Any one of them tells you your numbers.
Ask a local clinic or a participating pharmacy to measure your blood pressure and advise on any follow-up.
We run blood pressure checks with churches, workplaces and community partners.
See programmes→Measure your own blood pressure with the Ovana Monitor, a validated home device.
Get a monitor→Use a validated automatic upper-arm device with a cuff that fits correctly. Follow your clinician's instructions if they differ from this general guidance.
The right next step depends on the reading, whether it is repeated and your personal circumstances.
Write down both numbers, the date, time and where the reading was taken.
A healthcare professional can interpret your readings and recommend repeat checks or assessment.
Arrange the advised follow-up, particularly if readings are repeatedly elevated.
Chest pain, severe breathlessness, new weakness, trouble speaking or other emergency symptoms need emergency medical help. Do not use this site for urgent care.
Our two-minute check highlights the habits and risks worth paying attention to. It is an awareness tool, not a blood pressure reading.
Local organisations and healthcare partners can help bring measurement to more communities.