Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home
Page last reviewed: 08 March 2026
Page created: 23 February 2023
Page created: 23 February 2023
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This March, the Viso app will be discontinued, and we will manage your blood pressure through Luscii app. This change will enable your GP to deliver even greater continuity of care to you.
To learn more, please visit the Crane Valley PCN website here.
Why do I need to monitor my blood pressure?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
If your blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs, such as the brain, kidneys and eyes.
Download and view a patient guide to monitoring and managing your Blood Pressure at Home>>
Persistent high blood pressure can increase your risk of some serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions, such as:
Prevention is key: If you have high blood pressure, reducing it even a small amount can help lower your risk of these health conditions.
If you don’t already have a suitable BP monitor, we can provide you with a discount code to buy a OmronX3 Comfort monitor through Amazon.co.uk. Email cranevalleypcn@dorsetgp.nhs.uk to request a code.
Alternatively, we have a limited number of BP monitors available for eligible patients to borrow free of charge. And should anyone need guidance and support to use the app to provide their BP readings, our Digital Care Coordinator is available to help.
Once you submit BP readings, our healthcare professionals can view these and advise any changes required to your treatment.
When taking your blood pressure readings, it is important to be relaxed, so avoid taking your blood pressure when stressed, in pain or in a hurry.
For advice about taking your blood pressure readings at home, visit our Advice Page here>>
