Free blood pressure checks for Know Your Numbers Week

Around five million adults aged 18–64 in the UK could be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure – a major risk factor for stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, and early death. Often called the ‘silent killer’, high blood pressure has no symptoms, yet it is the single biggest preventable cause of death in the UK.

Approximately, 35,400 adults in North East Lincolnshire are living with high blood pressure. With only 65% of people in England aware they have hypertension, this suggests more than 12,000 adults in our borough could be living undiagnosed.

This year, we will be hosting a series of free community blood pressure testing events, offering an easy and convenient way for people to take charge of their health.

Get your blood pressure checked in North East Lincolnshire:

Unless stated as private, these are all open to the public to attend.

Monday 8 September

• Book club at Centre4, Wootton Road, Grimsby, 1pm – 2.30pm

Tuesday 9 September

• Centre4, Winchester Suite, Wootton Road, Grimsby, 9am – 4pm
• Fusion Centre, Ladysmith Road, Grimsby, 4pm – 8pm
• Roxton Practice, Immingham, 3pm – 6.30pm
• Stirling Medical Centre, Stirling Street, Grimsby, 10am – 1pm
• Annie Chapple Centre, Cleethorpes, 10am-12pm
• Talking Tuesday – Freeman Street Market – 1-2pm all welcome.

Wednesday 10 September

• YMCA, Freeman Street, Grimsby, 12pm – 2pm
• West Marsh Foodbank, Beeson Street, Grimsby DN31 2QH, 10am – 12pm
• Jobs fair at Cleethorpes Memorial Hall, 10.30am – 4.30pm
• Freshney Green Primary Care Centre, Sorrel Road, Grimsby, 1pm – 6pm
• Learning4Life, Freeman Street, Grimsby, 1-3pm – Private

Thursday 11 September

• Grimsby In Bloom at The Pavilion, Freshney Drive, Grimsby, 10am – 11am
• Centre4, Wootton Road, Grimsby, 1pm – 3pm
• DWP pop-up at the Civic Centre in Immingham, 9am – 2.30pm
• Walking Group, The Wellow, Cleethorpes, 10am – 12pm

Friday 12 September

• Freeman Street Market, 9am – 1pm
• Navigo, Brighowgate, 10-11:30am – Private.

Saturday 13 September

• Grimsby Town Football Ground, 12.30pm – 3pm

To find out more, contact the council’s Wellbeing Service on (01472) 325500 or email wellbeingservice@nelincs.gov.uk.

Or contact Thrive social prescribing team on (01472) 403403.

Know Your Numbers, Protect Your Heart

Blood Pressure UK is calling on everyone to:

• Get a blood pressure check – at home, your local pharmacy, GP, or at one of the free local events
• Share the message with friends and family
• Make one heart-healthy lifestyle change – it’s never too late to start

Councillor Stan Shreeve, deputy leader at North East Lincolnshire Council and portfolio holder for health, wellbeing and adult social care, said: “We’re proud to support Know Your Numbers! Week by offering free blood pressure checks in our community. High blood pressure often goes unnoticed, but a simple test can save lives. It’s never too early or too late to start protecting your health. This is about empowering people to take control of their health – it only takes a few minutes, but the impact can last a lifetime.”

Phil Pyatt, CEO of Blood Pressure UK, added: “Having your blood pressure checked at home, at your local pharmacy or GP is a cost-effective and reliable method to manage blood pressure, with growing evidence supporting its benefits. With Know Your Numbers! Week now upon us, what better way to prioritise your health and get your blood pressure monitored for free and help find the missing millions.”

Find out more at:
www.bloodpressureuk.org