This half-day awareness session supports healthcare assistants working in primary care to contribute safely to hypertension care within their role and local policy.

Hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney disease and premature mortality.

The session provides a focused overview of accurate blood pressure measurement principles, lifestyle messages, documentation, red flags and escalation.

It is designed as an introductory update rather than a full competency-based programme; any practical competence or workplace sign-off should be completed locally under supervision by an appropriate registered clinician.