Submit a BP Reading

If you are able to work out an average of your most recent home blood pressure readings that is really useful for us but don’t worry if you can’t – just submit the readings you can. If you have had your readings done by another healthcare professional within the last month, then you may submit those.

Taking your Blood Pressure at Home

• Don’t smoke, exercise or drink caffeine within 30 minutes of your reading
• Place the arm cuff just above your elbow
• Keep still and quiet while you take your reading
• Take two or three readings, each about one to two minutes apart and record the average

If your reading is over 160/100 please call us.

If you are pregnant you should contact us or call 111 if your reading is over 140/90.

Seek emergency care if your blood pressure reading is 180/120 or higher AND you have any of the following symptoms, which may be signs of organ damage. 

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Numbness or weakness
• Change in vision
• Difficulty speaking
• Severe headache.