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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:
You do not need a GP referral, just a library card!
Find out more about borrowing a blood pressure monitor from your local library