Blood Pressure UK are the only UK charity dedicated to lowering the nation's blood pressure to prevent stroke and heart disease.
Every year in September they launch Know Your Numbers!® week, a campaign to raises awareness of high blood pressure, encouraging all UK adults to get a blood pressure check.
East Lindsay PCN and our member practices have previously supported the UK's biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event by teaming up with Nursing and Residential Homes in the area to provide all their staff with the opportunity to have their blood pressure checked and discuss any health and wellbeing opportunities. We also took along a small portable device which uses the fingertips to screen for potential Atrial Fibrillation which is another risk factor for stroke.
Thank you to all of our wonderful staff who have worked hard at all of the pop up blood pressure clinics in the area as part of the Bloodpressureuk #KnowYourNumbers campaig
There are lots of places you can get a blood pressure check.
Your GP surgery - Your GP or practice nurse can check your blood pressure. There might even be a machine in the waiting room you can use to measure your own blood pressure.
Your local pharmacy - Some pharmacies offer blood pressure checks, and your pharmacist will also be able to point you in the direction of support and advice if you need it. They might also offer other health checks.
NHS Health Check - This may be available if you’re 40-74 years old. They include other checks too, such as your blood cholesterol and if you’re a healthy weight, to give you an idea of your overall health. If you don’t get an invitation letter from your local surgery, you can call to arrange an appointment.
For more information visit the Blood Pressure UK website.
