Tesco is offering free blood pressure checks at its pharmacies in partnership with the British Heart Foundation.
The move comes as it revealed a new survey claiming many people say they don’t have the time or understanding of blood pressure checks to look after their heart health.
Tesco claimed over a third of Brits surveyed are not confident knowing the range of a normal blood pressure, including over 40% of those aged over 55, those most at risk.
Around half of cardiovascular events are associated with high blood pressure, and the most cited reason for not getting blood pressure regularly checked amongst those surveyed was not having knowledge of any issues with their heart.
Tesco said it aims to help with the BHF’s campaign to ‘Keep hearts beating this Heart Month’ throughout February.
The potentially life-saving blood pressure checks are available at its in-store Tesco pharmacies, without the need for an appointment.
“We know how important it is for people to get their blood pressure checked, and seeing some of the survey results shows that many people don’t realise just how convenient and quick a free check in a Tesco pharmacy can be, especially without the need for an appointment,” said Tesco pharmacy services manager Jonathan Bridgett.
“People can make a number of small changes to their lifestyle that support heart health, and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and I’m happy to be working with British Heart Foundation again to highlight this important issue and hopefully prevent heart attacks and strokes.”
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