Key Summary
- Tesco is offering free blood pressure checks in 350 UK stores with the British Heart Foundation for Heart Month.
- The aim is to spot high blood pressure, a silent condition affecting millions.
- Shoppers can book or walk in, with pharmacists offering private checks, advice and heart-healthy support.
Retailer Tesco, in association with the British Heart Foundation (BHF), has introduced free health check-ups for shoppers in its 350 outlets across the UK.
The focus is on blood pressure checks as part of heart month in February, according to media reports.
High blood pressure is a common, unnoticed and dangerous health condition in the UK affecting up to 5 million adults, according to BHF.
For free tests, shoppers can pre-book on the website or avail walk-in appointments on offer.
Tesco pharmacy team are assessing the health of shoppers in private consultation rooms and providing them with appropriate guidance on their health conditions.
All Tesco pharmacists have undergone "Let's Talk" training to help them to discuss with the public about heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes.
Tesco magazine and Tesco Real-Food website are promoting heart-healthy recipes for the public.
