Trial of a Nurse Led Hypertension Clinic in Inner City General Practices

Evaluation of a Nurse-led Hypertension Clinic in Two Inner City General Practices: Randomised Controlled Trial

The investigators will do a trial in two general practices to see if the introduction of a blood pressure clinic staffed by a specialist nurse supported by visiting consultant improves blood pressure control compared to usual care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with last recorded blood pressure greater or equal to the British Hypertension Society audit standard

Exclusion Criteria:

• Secondary hypertension
• Housebound
• Non-English speaking
• Another major illness likely to dominate pattern of care e.g. advanced cancer, dementia