Dr Wilkinson on BBC Radio Solent discussing new Blood Pressure proposals

Dr Wilkinson commented on BBC Radio Solent on new NHS England plans to make widespread blood pressure testing available, see here for details. Dr Wilkinson stated that 'Whilst he fully supports more easy access to blood pressure checks he does not think this should be done by the fire service or teachers, who are busy enough already! Ideally this better would be through machines made easily available to the public e.g. in all GP practice receptions, pharmacies, supermarkets and other such public places. The plans would also need resources to educate the public about what to do if blood pressure is raised and to enable GP surgeries to cope with increased demand to deal with this.'