High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, usually has no symptoms. However, if left untreated, it significantly increases your risk of life-threatening conditions.

Why your blood pressure matters

Around 1 in 3 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many do not know it. It is a leading cause of:

• Heart attacks and strokes (associated with 50% of cases)
• Kidney disease
• Heart failure
• Vascular dementia

The good news: Reducing your blood pressure by even a small amount can significantly lower these risks.

We offer a service called BP@Home using the Luscii app. This allows you to take your readings at home and share them directly with your clinical team, saving you trips to the surgery.

Benefits of using BP@Home

• Save time: No need to book appointments just to report your numbers.
• Reminders: The app prompts you when it is time to take a reading or your medication.
• Direct care: Your clinical team monitors your data and can adjust your medication remotely.
• Peace of mind: Manage your health from your own sofa using a smartphone or tablet.
• Patient Story: Over 10,000 people in Dorset already use this service.

Take the pressure off your schedule—and your heart. Join BP@Home today.

To get an accurate measurement, it is important to be relaxed.

• Avoid caffeine or smoking 30 minutes before.
• Sit still and quiet for 5 minutes before taking the reading.
• Do not take your blood pressure if you are feeling stressed, in pain, or in a hurry.

For more detailed guidance, visit our Advice for Home Monitoring page.

If you need help using the app:

• Online Support: Visit the Luscii Patient Support Center

• Contact Luscii: Contact the help centre directly