If you have been advised by the surgery to submit your blood pressure readings on a regular basis please use this form.

Instructions

For a list of validated monitors, visit bihsoc.org/bp-monitors or discuss with your pharmacy.

• Before measuring your blood pressure ensure that you are rested and have not exercised in the last 30 minutes.
• Then sit in a chair comfortably upright with your arm supported on a table beside you, with both feet on the ground.
• Put the cuff on your upper arm (5cm above your elbow) resting on the table, the cuff should be roughly at the level of your heart.
• Press the on/start button on the BP monitor and take two readings at least 1 minute apart.
• Repeat this process twice during the day.
• Record only the lowest reading done that day.
• Repeat for a total of 7 days.
• If you have not discussed your results or been contacted within 2 weeks, please contact your GP surgery.