Looking for the missing millions this Know Your Numbers Week
Residents in Cheshire West and Chester are being offered free blood pressure checks from 8 to 14 September to help beat a potentially serious condition that has no symptoms.
The checks take place across the borough during Know Your Numbers Week, a national campaign run by the charity Blood Pressure UK.
The campaign, supported annually by Cheshire West and Chester Council and Brio Leisure, aims to reach those who have high blood pressure and do not know it. People can then access the treatment and support they need to bring it under control.
The theme for this year's week is 'looking for the missing millions', which refers to the 5 million UK adults aged 18-64 who may have undiagnosed high blood pressure – increasing their risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease.
Brio Leisure is offering free blood pressure checks at several drop-in sessions during Know Your Numbers Week. These include:
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Date |
Location |
Time |
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Wednesday, 10 September |
Asda, Winsford |
12pm to 2pm |
|
Thursday, 11 September |
Asda, Ellesmere Port |
1pm to 3pm |
|
Thursday, 11 September |
Sainsburys, Neston |
10am to 1pm |
|
Friday, 12 September |
Lache Shopping Parade |
10am to 2pm |
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Friday, 12 September |
Gleaves Garden Centre, Frodsham |
10am to 12pm |
Free blood pressure checks are also offered at your doctor’s surgery, your local pharmacy, some workplaces, gyms and health clubs and as part of an NHS Health Check.
There is a body analyser in the gym at Ellesmere Port Sports Village and staff are encouraging residents to use it. The body analyser measures your weight, height, body mass index (BMI) and body fat. Brio also has a blood pressure monitor located at Frodsham Leisure Centre (Princeway, Frodsham, WA6 6RX) which is available for residents to use.
For videos and fact sheets about how to take your blood pressure and understand the results visit: www.bloodpressureuk.org.
For more information on the drop-in clinics run by Brio’s Cheshire Change Hub, visit: https://cheshirechangehub.org or call 0300 777 0033.