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What is the Free Health MOT?
The Health MOT at Boots is a FREE service, for people aged 40 or over, who live in England and do not have a previous diagnosis of high blood pressure. There are thought to be around 5 million adults in the UK who have high blood pressure without being aware.
So, it's important to keep an eye on your health and get your blood pressure checked through the Health MOT. You will also be offered an optional BMI and waist circumference check.
Book an appointment
Book an appointment
Book a FREE Health MOT appointment in-store or online with our pharmacy team. Find a store near you using our store locator & select ‘NHS Blood Pressure Check Service’.
Attend your FREE Health MOT
During your appointment, you will have your blood pressure checked & you will have the option to have your BMI calculated, using your height & weight measurements & measure your waist circumference.
Receive expert advice
Following your health check, you will be offered advice & provided with your results, along with guidance to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. If required, you may be referred to your GP. For further healthy lifestyle advice, you can also take the Healthier You Review quiz28.
What's included in the Free Health MOT?
NHS Blood Pressure Check
During your appointment, you will have your blood pressure taken and depending on the result, you may be provided with healthy living advice, given a blood pressure monitor to take home with you and return later or advised to see a GP.
Optional BMI & Waist Circumference Measurement
If you choose to, you will be weighed, your height measured, and your waist circumference measured. Your height and weight are used to work out your BMI. Measuring your waist circumference indicates your visceral fat or the fat that coats your organs. These checks can help assess your risk of developing certain health conditions.
Who is eligible for a free Health MOT?
The Health MOT at Boots is available for people aged 40 or over, who live in England and do not have a previous diagnosis of high blood pressure.
If you're under 40, you may be eligible if your GP has referred you to have a blood pressure check or if you have a recognised family history of hypertension (at the pharmacist's discretion).
If you are not eligible for the Health MOT, and are over 18, you can take the Healthier You Review quiz28 to help you discover whether your health is on the right track.
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Frequently asked questions
Health MOT at Boots is a free service for those eligible.
Your blood pressure is the pressure of blood in your arteries. It’s the force that your heart uses to pump blood around your body. Your body needs this pressure to get the blood moving to your brain and around the rest of your body. It’s normal for your blood pressure to change throughout the day but if it remains high (even when resting), this means you might have high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious condition where your heart has to consistently work harder to pump blood around your body.
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition which can be controlled to reduce your risk of a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular disease. According to Public Health England, in the UK, there are about 5.5 million adults who have high blood pressure without even knowing it, since high blood pressure itself rarely causes symptoms. The British Heart Foundation estimates that high blood pressure causes over 50% of heart attacks and strokes.
In many cases, it’s not clear what causes high blood pressure, but there are lifestyle factors which may increase your risk, or it may be caused by an underlying health condition. For more information read our article about high blood pressure. If you’re worried about your blood pressure, speak to your GP.
If you are an adult aged 18 and over, selected Boots stores in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and one store in England offer a Private Hypertension Service36. Here you can have your blood pressure checked by one of our healthcare professionals. You will receive personalised advice following the consultation, and a copy of your results and advice to take away. The Private Hypertension Service is not suitable for pregnant women, who will be eligible for a free blood pressure check as part of routine check-ups with their midwife or GP. The service is also not suitable for those with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation or an irregular heartbeat. If you are over 18 years old you can also take the Healthier You Review quiz28 to help you discover whether your health is on the right track.
1Subject to availability. Eligibility criteria apply. Charges may apply.
2Access to treatment is subject to an online consultation with a clinician to assess suitability. Subject to availability. Charges apply.
11Free health MOT available in participating stores, England only. The NHS Blood Pressure Check Service is for adults aged 40+ that do not have a diagnosis of hypertension, adults under 40 that have a recognised family history of hypertension (at the Pharmacist’s discretion) and adults referred by the GP for the measurement of blood pressure. Waist circumference & BMI checks optional. Subject to availability.
12Please note, free home postal delivery is only available to patients registered with a GP in England. However, the option to collect in-store is available for all customers registered with a participating GP anywhere in the UK. For patients registered with a participating GP surgery only. Prescription tracking is for repeat NHS EPS prescriptions only. NHS Prescriptions charges may apply.
21Available in selected England stores only. Subject to availability, eligibility criteria apply.
27The NHS Blood Pressure Check Service is for adults aged 40 years and over who do not currently have a diagnosis of hypertension, for adults under 40 years of age who have a recognised family history of hypertension may be tested at the discretion of the pharmacist, and adults who have been referred by their GP. England only.
28 For those aged 18 years and over. The quiz is not a medical assessment; for advice about your health, please speak to a doctor or pharmacist. Subject to availability.
32Supply of treatment is subject to a suitability assessment. In most stores in England only. Subject to availability and store opening hours. Charges may apply.
36In participating stores. Subject to availability. Eligibility criteria and charges apply.
39Charges apply. Subject to availability.
