he Know Your Numbers campaign aims to encourage the nation to use a simple and reliable blood pressure monitor to measure their blood pressure, take the necessary steps if their reading is considered high and raise awareness about the risks of high blood pressure.
With the everyday pressures of life, we know that understanding why it’s important to know your blood pressure numbers and taking the time to get them measured isn’t always a priority. However, did you know that getting a blood pressure check is the first step to preventing heart attacks and strokes? High blood pressure is a major cause of these diseases but usually has no symptoms until it’s too late, which is why it’s known as ‘the silent killer’. Knowing your numbers means you can start making healthy lifestyle changes or start taking medicines if you need them to bring your blood pressure down to a healthy level. So it’s essential to make the time to check your blood pressure to see if it’s under control.
The Pod at the surgery is open Monday – Friday 8am – 6.30pm for patients to check their blood pressure. No appointment is needed. Your numbers are automatically uploaded into your medical record and you will be contacted if any action is needed.