To mark Measure Your Pressure Month in June 2026, you can get your blood pressure checked for free at participating locations in Medway.
You do not need an appointment to have a check. Anyone over 18 can have one and there's no age limit.
Find out where you can get your blood pressure checked.
Why it's important to check your blood pressure
- High blood pressure is often called a silent condition. High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms, many people feel well until it leads to serious health problems such as heart attacks or strokes.
- It can affect anyone at any age. High blood pressure does not just affect older people, it can develop in young adults too.
- Early detection helps protect your future health. Finding high blood pressure early allows time to reduce the risk of long‑term health complications.
- Checks are free, quick, and easy. Getting your blood pressure checked takes just a few minutes.
- Control and reassurance. Knowing your blood pressure leaves you feeling informed and empowered, even if you need a follow-up.
Where you can get your blood pressure checked
Get your blood pressure checked at the following places this June 2026:
|
Date |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 2 June | 10am to 1pm | Grain Library: 29 Chapel Road, Isle of Grain, Rochester, ME3 0BZ |
| Tuesday 2 June | 2pm to 5pm | Hoo Library: 24 Church Street, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9AL |
| Wednesday 3 June | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Chatham Dockside Outlet: Maritime Way, Chatham, ME4 3ED |
| Thursday 4 June | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Rochester Healthy Living Centre: Delce Road, Rochester, ME1 2EL |
| Tuesday 9 June | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Balmoral Healthy Living Centre: Balmoral Gardens, Gillingham, ME7 4PN |
| Tuesday 9 June | 6pm to 9pm | Buzz Bingo Medway: Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, Rochester, ME2 2SS |
| Wednesday 10 June | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Strood Community Hub: 133 High Street, Rochester, ME2 4TJ |
| Wednesday 10 June | 2pm to 5pm | Bread of Life Community Cafe: 17 Darnley Road, Rochester, ME2 2EU |
| Thursday 11 June | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Smoke Free Advice Centre: 2 to 2A Railway Street, Chatham, ME4 4DQ |
| Friday 12 June | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Booker Group: 5 to 9 Laker Road, Rochester, ME1 3QZ |
| Tuesday 16 June | 9.30am to 2.30pm | Rochester Community Hub: Eastgate, Rochester, ME1 1EW |
| Wednesday 17 June | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Lordswood Healthy Living Centre: Sultan Road, Chatham, ME5 8TJ |
| Thursday 18 June | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Medway Park Gym: Mill Road, Gillingham, ME7 1HW |
| Friday 19 June | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Smoke Free Advice Centre: 2 to 2A Railway Street, Chatham, ME4 4DQ |
| Wednesday 24 June | 9.30am to 4.30pm | James Williams Healthy Living Centre: Pentagon Shopping Centre, Chatham, ME4 4HP |
| Saturday 27 June | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Armed Forces Day: The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TZ |
| Tuesday 30 June | 9.30am to 3pm | Everlast Gym: Will Adams Way, Watling Street, Gillingham, ME8 6BY |