RESIDENTS of Frodsham and district are being offered free blood pressure checks on Monday and Tuesday, September 4-5, to help beat a potentially serious condition that has no symptoms.
The checks take place across Cheshire West during Know Your Numbers Week, a national campaign run by the charity Blood Pressure UK.
The campaign is supported annually by Cheshire West and Chester Council and Brio Leisure and the aim is 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.
Checks are being offered at Frodsham Leisure Centre on Monday, September 4 and Tuesday, September 5, between 11am and 12 noon and 1pm and 2pm.
Cllr Lisa Denson, cabinet Member for A Fairer Future (Poverty, Public Health and Mental Health), said: “The theme of Know Your Numbers Week this year is ‘make the time, ease your pressure’ as everyone understands that when you have a busy life, finding time to get your blood pressure measured is not always a priority.
“We want to tell everyone that it’s never too early and never too late to start checking your blood pressure and taking action to lower it if you need to.
“High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes and other illnesses so it’s important to find out if yours is high and get support to bring it under control and prevent these conditions.
“Around a third of adults in the UK are estimated to have high blood pressure, but it’s not obvious because it doesn’t have any symptoms.
“The only way to find out is to get a blood pressure check, which doesn’t take long and is really easy to do.”
Free blood pressure checks are also offered by GPs, pharmacies, some workplaces, some gyms and health clubs and as part of an NHS Health Check or Well Man Clinic attendance