A better Medway

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