Services Database Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure and Atrial Fibrillation Drop-In Service (Across 2 LPC Areas)
Service ID
299749
Description
Please note this service is commissioned by NHS England North Midlands. The following LPCs have the same service in their areas:
- Derbyshire LPC; and
- Nottinghamshire LPC.
The service has only been added onto the Services Database under this entry to avoid duplication.
The purpose of the Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure and Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Drop-In Project service focusses on the early detection of high blood pressure (hypertension) and atrial fibrillation. The project will encourage individuals to have a blood pressure and atrial fibrillation test and take action to improve their lifestyle. All Blood Pressure and AF Drop-In sites will follow an agreed pathway and testing protocol. People with high blood pressure readings will be encouraged to visit their GP practice.
The Blood Pressure and AF Drop-In campaign is aimed at people over the age of 40 with no pre-existing diagnosis of high blood pressure / atrial fibrillation.
Location of service
Derbyshire LPC
Commissioner
NHS England
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Cardiovascular
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date: 01/02/2019
End date: 31/12/2019
Status
Ongoing
Training
Not known.
