Blood pressure checks at the dentist and optician

The NHS is trialling blood pressure checks at dental and optometry appointments to help find people at hidden risks of stroke or heart attacks. The scheme which will start in the coming months follows the success of NHS community pharmacy blood pressure checks, which has delivered more than a million checks in the last year and allows people to keep on top of their risk of cardiovascular disease.

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