Four budget ways to give your wellbeing a reboot from free blood pressure checks to eye tests

WITH the summer holidays drawing to a close, you may want to give your wellbeing a reboot. There are plenty of free services that can help to give you a health overview. Here’s what you need to know on free services that can give you a health overview Credit: Tetra Images Here’s what you need to know . . . EASE THE PRESSURE: High blood pressure puts you at risk of heart attacks or strokes and is more common than you might think. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! Taking the time to have a check can detect any issues and help prevent a life-threatening illness before it happens. Anyone who is over 40 in England can get a free blood pressure check at most local pharmacies, including Asda and Tesco, so you can easily do it before or after your weekly shop. You can book a timed slot online at Boots and the chain will also offer you an optional BMI and waist circumference check as part of the service. EYE UP A CHEAP TEST: Check your vision as well as spotting health conditions during an eye test. These examinations cost around £30 but if you’re over 60 or under 18, or receiving certain benefits such as Pension Credit, you can get an NHS-funded eye test in England. If you don’t qualify for the free check, we found you can get it for £10 at selected Specsavers stores. Look up your local store online and check for a voucher, which you then print and present at the store. We found it at branches including Nottingham and Maidenhead. Most read in Money DID YOU HEAR?: Boots offers free hearing tests and if you’re signed up to the Advantage Card’s Over 60 rewards, you’ll also scoop 300 points as part of the test. You can also take a free, three-minute online hearing test at specsavers.co.uk. HAVE A FEEL: Regularly checking breasts and testicles for lumps and changes is vital and takes just a few moments. Speak to your GP as soon as possible if you notice any changes. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. Deal of the day Save £41 on this Olivia Burton watch and bracelet set at Ernest Jones Credit: Unknown SPOIL someone special –or yourself – with this Olivia Burton watch and bracelet set, down from £125 to £84 at Ernest Jones. SAVE: £41 Cheap treat This Capri-Sun large pouch is just £1.50 from Sainsbury’s Credit: Unknown BIG kids will love a Capri-Sun large pouch, £1.50 from Sainsbury’s. It comes with a resealable cap so you can enjoy it while on the go. What's new? DOUBLE up on lighting and sound with this Bluetooth speaker lamp, £80, new in at Ikea. Top swap Grab this leather funnel bomber jacket for £280 at M&S Credit: Unknown Or make a huge saving by opting for the George leather-look jacket, just £34 from Asda instead Credit: Unknown GEAR up for cooler days with this leather funnel bomber jacket, £280 at M&S. Or try on the George leather-look jacket, £34 from Asda. SAVE: £246 Little helper SIGN your dog up to the National Trust’s Pooch Passport scheme and collect a stamp when the two of you visit a participating site from September 1. Five stamps will earn a free packet of Forthglade natural dog treats. Shop & save The Biovene avocado balm is down from £8 to £1.69 at Home Bargains Credit: Unknown REMOVE make-up and cleanse skin with Biovene’s avocado balm, down from £8 to £1.69 at Home Bargains. SAVE: £6.31 Hot right now SAVE 20 per cent on baby clothes and essentials, online only, at matalan.co.uk. PLAY NOW TO WIN £100 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning! Comment now