For those with hypertension it is important to monitor your blood pressure regularly. We encourage patients to purchase a BP device to use at home and send regular readings to us for a nurse or GP to review. Take your BP measurements after relaxing for 10 minutes and note down the best of three readings. Send these to us on a 3 monthly basis unless your GP advises you do it more regularly. You can send your results to us via email [email protected] or via an Engage Online Consultation.
Alternatively, you can use the self serve blood pressure machine at Battle Health Centre in the waiting room. Full instructions are given by the machine.
For more information on Hypertension and monitoring your BP at home, visit the following websites:
- nhs.uk
- The British Hypertension Society – provide a list of recommended home BP devices and a home blood pressure diary
- British Heart Foundation – provide guidance on monitoring your BP at home and a list of recommended BP devices.
