The UK’s leading patient-focused charity dedicated to lowering the nations blood pressure to prevent stroke, heart and kidney disease
Our vision is for everyone to know their blood pressure numbers in the same way they know their height or weight and take steps to keep them healthy, both now and in the future.
About UsHow to lower your blood pressure
Your diet, exercise levels and weight have a real effect on your blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, you can start lowering blood pressure today by eating more healthily and being more active. Use the links below:
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Find out how high blood pressure works and what it means if you have high blood pressure.
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As temperatures rise across the UK, many people find themselves experiencing bloating and fluid retention.
15 July 2026
Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and adviser to LoSalt®, shares her advice on how to help reduce summer bloating.
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Working Together to Improve Blood Pressure Through Better Medication Adherence
15 July 2026
Blood Pressure UK and the IMAB-Qi study (Identification of Medication Adherence Barriers Questionnaire Intervention) are delighted to be working together to help people manage high blood pressure more effectively and reduce the risks associated with the condition.
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Hypertension and available treatments (Ad feature by Medtronic)
15 July 2026
Hypertension (HTN), or high blood pressure (BP), is a chronic medical condition in which BP in the arteries is persistently elevated above defined values.