The UK’s leading patient-focused charity dedicated to lowering the nations blood pressure to prevent stroke, heart and kidney disease
Our vision is for everyone to know their blood pressure numbers in the same way they know their height or weight and take steps to keep them healthy, both now and in the future.
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Welcome to the spring edition of Positive Pressure.
22 April 2026
After the long winter months, spring can feel like a real turning point. The days are longer, the weather is lifting, and many of us begin to think about getting outside more, being a bit more active and making a few healthier changes to our routine. It is also a good time to focus on one of the most important health numbers we all have: our blood pressure.
What Types of Blood Pressure Medications Are There?
Written by Dr Serena Jones, GP on behalf of Kinetik Wellbeing - Ad feature
21 April 2026
Hypertension is one of the most commonly managed long-term conditions in UK general practice. If lifestyle changes are not enough to manage BP then medications need to be considered. There is no single “best” blood pressure tablet, instead, treatment is tailored to the individual.
World Hypertension Day 17th May 26 - We need your help
21 April 2026
From 17 to 24 May 2026, Blood Pressure UK will be running a week-long online campaign to mark World Hypertension Day and show how small, everyday actions can help support healthier blood pressure.