Health is where the heart is: blood pressure checks at dentists and opticians

Posted on July 22nd, 2024

The Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is undertaking a pilot of implementing blood pressure monitoring in a selection of dental practices and opticians across Hertfordshire and West Essex. The idea is to increase the detection of hypertension by having blood pressure monitoring available in settings other than GPs and pharmacies.

Healthwatch Herts are holding two focus groups with members of the public to explore their thoughts on having blood pressure monitoring available in dental practices and opticians.  They want to speak to Hertfordshire residents over the age of 40 who do not have a diagnosis of hypertension and who are able to attend focus groups on 13 August and 15 August between 6pm and 8pm.

Attendees will receive a £10 voucher for contributing to the  research.

The sign-up form  can be accessed here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HwHFocusGroups or alternatively people can email research@healthwatchhertfordshire.co.uk or ring 01707 275978 to register.