They seem to be running in a very sketchy way these days. I asked for a blood pressure check (It was rather high the last time, a year ago, but no medication was prescribed) They said ' We only do these checks every five years'. I took myself to a Lloyds Pharmacy (free BP tests) and it was absolutely sky high.
On presenting myself at the GP surgery, the doc was a bit shocked, and put me on BP medication straight away. But if I hadn't gone to Lloyds Pharmacy, I'd have been walking around for four years with a BP of 205 over 130. (Or collapsing with a stroke more likely) Not impressed.

I do hope your wife gets better very soon Bonzo. Very worrying for you both.
Eliza