Did you know that high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a common condition, that usually has no symptoms. If left untreated it can cause many health problems such as stroke, heart disease, diabetes and more. However, it is manageable with the right approach.
There are several things that can increase your chance of having high blood pressure:
- your age – you’re more likely to get high blood pressure as you get older
- having close relative with high blood pressure
- if you have a Black African, Black Caribbean or South Asian ethnic background
- having an unhealthy diet, especially one that’s high in salt
- being overweight
- smoking
- drinking too much alcohol
- feeling stressed over a long period of time
The good news is there are many things you can do to lower your blood pressure and significantly improve your health and wellbeing.
- Adopt a healthy diet
- Exercise regularly
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Quit smoking
- Manage stress
- Monitor your Blood Pressure
The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to get it checked. Many pharmacies offer free quick and easy blood pressure checks for people aged 40 or over.
Find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks
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In some cases, lifestyle changes may not be enough to lower blood pressure, and medication may be necessary. It’s important to follow your doctor’s recommendations and take medications as prescribed. If you have concerns about your blood pressure or overall health then speak to your doctor.
There are several local services offering support for people with high blood pressure.
Find out more about blood pressure and, If you have high blood pressure, how to lower it.
Free blood pressure checks this September
During September there are several events in Humber and North Yorkshire where people can get a free blood pressure check.
| East Riding | |
| BP Kiosk in Bridlington Morrisons Supermarket, Bessingby Rd, Bridlington YO16 4SH | During Supermarket opening hours |
| East Riding Leisure Centres Link: Home (eastridingleisure.co.uk) | Monday 2 to Friday 6 September: Goole, 10am to 2pm
Monday 2 September: Driffield, 10am to 4pm Monday 2 September: Bridlington, 10am to 4pm Tuesday 3 September: Hornsea, 10am to 4pm Tuesday 3 September: Beverley, 10am to 4pm Wednesday 4 September: Haltemprice, 10am to 4pm Thursday 5 September: Withernsea, 10am to 4pm Thursday 5 September, Francis Scaife, 10am to 4pm Friday 6 September: South Holderness, 12pm to 4pm |
| Hull | |
| Champions Health and Wellbeing event
St Stephens Shopping Centre |
6 September |
| North Lincolnshire | |
| Blood Pressure Stations:
St Johns Market Jubilee Way, Scunthorpe DN15 6RB
The Arc – Westcliff 2 Lichfield Avenue Scunthorpe DN15 6AT
The PODS: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Ashby Road Scunthorpe DN16 1AA
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4 September 11.00am to 2.00pm
4 September 10:00am to 3:00pm
7 September 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
| BP checks at Scunthorpe Football Stadium
Glanford Park, Jack Brownsword Way, Scunthorpe, DN15 8DT
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7 September
2pm onwards
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| North East Lincolnshire | |
| Outreach Blood Pressure monitoring Nunny’s farm
Centre4, Wootton Rd, Grimsby DN33 1H |
Open day 31 August
10.00am and 12noon |
| Outreach Blood Pressure monitoring Carers’ Support Centre
1 Town Hall Square, Grimsby, DN31 1HY |
2 September
10:30am and 2.30pm |
| Outreach Blood Pressure monitoring YMCA Humber
21 Freeman Street |
4 September
10.00am and 12noon |
| North Yorkshire | |
| Self-service pressure stations in North Yorkshire libraries and the mobile library visiting various locations – find out more Local libraries | North Yorkshire Council | 2-8 September
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| Blood Pressure event at Scarborough Sports Village before Scarborough Athletic FC match
Ashburn Road, Off Valley Road, Scarborough, YO11 2JW |
3 September
6.00pm and 8.00pm |
| Blood Pressure Kiosk @ The Street Scarborough
12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, YO12 7PW |
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 9.30pm
Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm |
| York | |
| Know Your Numbers @ York Designer Outlet
St Nicholas Avenue, York, Y019 4TA |
7 September
Between 9.30am and 4.00pm |
| Information and Coffee Morning
Old School Medical Practice, Copmanthorpe, York YO23 3UA |
19 September
Free drop in 8.00am – 12noon |