All patients will be called in at the end of a year for BP measurement. Case notes will be searched for records of BP monitoring, cardiovascular risk recording, cholesterol estimation, appropriate use of cholesterol lowering agents, appropriate use of aspirin, actual blood cholesterol level, appropriate checking of Urea and Electrolytes. Patients will be asked to complete a further HADS and a questionnaire which ask them how they found the intervention and their perception of their involvement in the management of their blood pressure. Doctors and nurses in the practice will be interviewed about their experience in relation to the project in terms of perceived increased workload and their experience (if so perceived) of managing consultations with empowered patients.