Blood Pressure checks
Know Your Numbers Week: 8 to 12 September
High blood pressure is known as the 'silent killer'; no symptoms, just risk. It can cause dementia, kidney disease, heart failure and stroke.
But knowing your blood pressure numbers and what they mean, gives you the power to act, whether that’s eating less salt, being more active, or starting medication if needed. If you're over 40 you should get your blood pressure checked regularly.
During Know your Numbers week, we're bringing free blood pressure checks to pop ups and community events across Stockport.
Don’t let the pressure build. Come and see our friendly team and check yours. It only takes 5 to 10 minutes and could save your life.
- Monday 8 September, 9:30am to 4pm: Life Leisure Avondale, Heathbank Road, Cheadle Heath, Stockport SK3 0UP (non-members welcome)
- Tuesday 9 September, 10am to 4pm: Adlington Walk, Merseyway Shopping Centre, SK1 1PU
- Wednesday 10 September, 10am to midday: Social Wellbeing Group, Stockport County, Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Road, SK3 9DD (anyone can pop in)
- Thursday 11 September, 10am to 4pm: Stockport Homes Cornerstone Reception, 2 Edward Street, SK1 3NQ
- Friday 12 September, 9:30am to 4pm: Stockport Market Place, SK1 1YJ
If you're over the age of 40, you're advised to have your blood pressure checked at least every 5 years. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms and the first sign of it could be a heart attack or stroke.
Your blood pressure can be checked at:
- GP surgeries
- most pharmacies
- an NHS Health Check
- some workplaces
- home with a home blood pressure monitor
Find more information about blood pressure and what you can do to bring it to or keep it at a healthy level.