Ensure awareness and implementation of NICE guidelines/ quality standards
Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management (NG136) covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes; it aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes by helping healthcare professionals to diagnose hypertension accurately and treat it effectively.
Hypertension in adults (QS28) covers managing hypertension in adults; it includes diagnosis and investigations, treatment and specialist referral and describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.