Have your blood pressure checked this summer

Nationally an estimated 4.7 million adults live with undiagnosed high BP, greatly increasing their risk of a devastating stroke or heart attack.   

If you're aged 18 and over and live in Surrey Heath or Bracknell Forest, you can have your blood pressure checked this Know Your Numbers week for free between the 9th - 12th September at one of our pop up locations.

Qualified health professionals will be on hand to take readings for your blood pressure, pulse rate, pulse rhythm and can support with wider advice through checking your BMI and offering advice on how to quit smoking. Your readings will be sent to your GP surgery to carry out any necessary follow-up care if required.

“It used to be normal for our patients to die in their 60's and early 70's from heart attack and stroke as result of having High Blood Pressure.  Good blood pressure control has been a big factor in why we can now expect to live longer. We can't control everything in our lives, but by making good lifestyle choices and checking our blood pressure we can make a big difference to our health." Dr Lisa Linksy

There is no need to book in advance for this service, simply drop by at one of the listed locations below within the opening times:

Date	Time	Location
Friday 9th September	10am - 6pm	Forest Health Group Surgery, Sainsburys Bagshot Road, Ringmead, Birch Hill, RG12 7PG
Saturday 10th September	11am - 3pm	Old Dean Fun Day, Wimbledon Road recreation Ground, Wimbledon Road, Camberley GU15 4BD
Monday 12th September	10am - 6pm	The Gainsborough Practice, 1 County Lane, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 3JP

Anyone who is unable to attend the above dates can visit their local community pharmacist and ask to have a reading taken or can find trusted information on diagnosis and small life style changes that can have real impact here: fhac-archive.frimley.icb.nhs.uk/bloodpressure