Dorset is on track to make sure record numbers of people with high blood pressure reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to the latest NHS Dorset results.
Out of 142,978 people with hypertension, 95,800 (67% out of a target of 80%) now have their blood pressure under control, thanks to patients feeling more empowered to manage their own health, with support from clinical teams.
More than 10,000 people are using the BP@Home app – which provides education, tracking and trends – to help manage their blood pressure. This includes 2,000 people in Weymouth and Portland, where a high number of people have the condition. The service reduces the need for face-to-face appointments, saving time and costs for both patients and clinicians. It has contributed to a reduction of 5,729 kg in carbon emissions, thanks to fewer patients needing to travel.
The CVD results mean NHS Dorset is now above the national England average compared to other integrated care boards – a significant jump from previous years.
There has been a huge campaign drive alongside this, including pop up monitoring stations, a survey to help improve and shape local services, the supply of extra blood pressure equipment to Dorset communities, and advertising packs issued to surgeries, large businesses and partners for public and employee awareness as part of Blood Pressure UK’s Know Your Numbers Week.
More information, including real life stories from Dorset people, can be found on the blood pressure campaign pages of the Dorset Stay Well website https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/campaigns/bpathome/
12/05/2025
