Hypertension Case-finding Service (HCF)
The Hypertension case-finding service was commissioned as an Advanced service from 1st October 2021. The service was updated in August 2026 with changes coming into effect on 3rd September 2026.
Read a summary of the update here
Further information can be found via: Hypertension case-finding service – Community Pharmacy England (cpe.org.uk)
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The following key document have now been published. Please read this documents before providing the service.
Registering to provide the service
Registration for the service is via MYS, please note you must be ‘service ready’ and have all equipment in place before completing your registration on MYS.
CPGM: Understanding ABPM Video – August 2026 – A conversation between Patient and Pharmacist – To help our pharmacy teams talk to patients about the Hypertension Case Finding service, we’ve produced a video of an example conversation between a pharmacist and patient
Our video outlines:
- How to introduce the service
- The benefits of using the service
- How an ABPM monitor works
- What happens after patient readings are completed
Hypertension Case-Finding Service: Service Delivery – Access the course
CPPE
Resources to help pharmacy professionals to deliver HCF
Hypertension Focal Point online workshop (1h 45mins)
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- GP letter / email service notification template to notify general practice that your pharmacy will be providing the service;
- Briefing for general practice teams to provide information on the new service and help you engage with their local general practice colleagues;
- HCF – Presentation to General Practice – This guide has been developed by NHS GM to support engagement between GP and CP
- Referral Support Comms for General Practice
A number of resources have been developed to help promote the service:
- Digital marketing materials
- Patient leaflet to support the provision of readings.
- Controlling your blood pressure leaflet– This leaflet has been published in a range of languages to make it easily accessible to all patients.
