This white paper examines how wearable blood pressure technology could improve hypertension detection and cardiovascular disease prevention in the UK. Unlike traditional cuff-based monitors, wearables can provide continuous, unobtrusive data that supports earlier diagnosis, better treatment adherence, patient self-management, and timely clinical intervention. Their adoption also aligns with NHS plans for preventive, community-based, and digitally enabled care. However, widespread integration requires reliable and clinically validated devices, secure connections with NHS records, real-world performance monitoring, clear evaluation standards, and equitable access. The paper proposes a national framework and pilot approach to move wearable monitoring safely from innovation into routine care.

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