6 Million people in the UK have high blood pressure and don’t know it.
Every day, 350 people in the UK have a stroke or heart attack that could of been prevented.
This September, as part of Know Your Numbers week, LiveWire is running sessions that include getting your blood pressure checked, with lifestyle advice given dependent on results, along with ECGs to check heart rhythm.
Residents can attend the following sessions:
Monday 4 September, Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, 10am – 2pm
Tuesday 5 September, Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub, 9.30am – 12.30pm
In addition, the council’s health and wellbeing team has organised several blood pressure check sessions to take place across Warrington’s community centres.
Residents can go along to the following sessions:
Tuesday 5 September, Sankey Bridges Community Centre, 11am – 2pm
Wednesday 6 September, Fearnhead Community Centre, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Thursday 7 September, Penketh Community Centre, 9am – 12pm
Friday 8 September, Westy Community Centre, 11am – 2pm
