On Thursday 11 September, Staff Wellbeing will be hosting a day of free blood pressure testing, at the Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre,?offering an easy and convenient way for people to take charge of their health. Members of staff from Sport will also be on hand to look at lifestyle and ways to improve your overall health and wellbeing.

Around 5 million adults aged 18–64 in the UK could be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure – a major risk factor for stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, and early death. Often called the ‘silent killer’, high blood pressure has no symptoms, yet it is the single biggest preventable cause of death in the UK.

Deborah Gill, (Vice-President Education) says “We’re proud to support Know Your Numbers! Week by offering free blood pressure checks at the University. High blood pressure often goes unnoticed, but a simple test can save lives. This is about empowering people to take control of their health – it only takes a few minutes, but the impact can last a lifetime.”

To check availability and register go to the Free Blood Pressure Checks registration page.