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Liverpool residents are being invited to prioritize their health during Know Your Numbers! Week by participating in free blood pressure screenings available at various locations throughout the city. High blood pressure is a common condition in the UK that often shows no symptoms but can lead to serious complications such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and dementia if left untreated.
Liverpool City Council’s Health and Wellbeing team is organizing these free checks and health advice sessions in community settings, making it easy for locals to drop in without needing an appointment. Attendees will be able to consult with trained professionals and receive guidance on how to lower their risk of cardiovascular disease. For those seeking further details or to book a slot, the team can be reached by phone at 0151 351 3461 or via email at health@liverpool.gov.uk.
Individuals aged 16 and above have the option to use SISU Health Stations located in Garston and Alsop Lifestyles, which offer free health checks every day of the week. Additionally, people over 40 can obtain free blood pressure measurements at local pharmacies and might also be invited to attend an NHS Health Check through their GP. The NHS Health Check includes an assessment of blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol levels to evaluate the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Patients are encouraged to contact their GP to schedule this appointment.
Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture, highlighted the importance of prevention, stating: “Know Your Numbers! Week is a simple but incredibly important reminder that prevention starts with understanding your own health. High blood pressure often goes unnoticed, but it can have serious consequences if it is not identified and managed. These free community sessions make it easy for residents to get checked, speak to health professionals and access support. I would encourage anyone who has not had their blood pressure checked recently to take advantage of these events. It could be one of the most important health checks you ever have.” Professor Matthew Ashton, Director of Public Health for Liverpool City Council, also emphasized the significance of regular monitoring: “Many people living with high blood pressure are unaware they have it because there are often no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why checking your blood pressure regularly is so important. A blood pressure check takes just a few minutes, but it can provide vital information about your health and help prevent serious illness later in life.”
Residents are encouraged to attend the blood pressure check session that best suits their schedule, with no appointments necessary. For more information about local wellbeing services, visit Liverpool City Council’s health and wellbeing site
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