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Borrow a Blood Pressure Monitor from Your Local Library (1)

Stay on top of your health and check your blood pressure from home with Essex Library Service’s new loan scheme!

Borrow a blood pressure monitor from any Essex library or mobile library, or check your numbers with the freestanding monitors at selected libraries.

When you borrow a blood pressure monitor, you will also get:

  • Instructions on how to take readings and what to do with the results
  • A blood pressure diary to record your readings
  • Links to online resources, including instructional videos and further guidance

You do not need a GP referral, just a library card!

Find out more about borrowing a blood pressure monitor from your local library