Free blood pressure tests in Cardiff
British Heart Foundation Cymru will also be on hand to speak with customers, ahead of their upcoming report on high blood pressure in Wales
People in Cardiff can now attend a series of free blood pressure awareness sessions this September.
The drop-in events will allow your blood pressure to be checked by a trained individual.
British Heart Foundation Cymru will also be on hand to speak with customers, ahead of their upcoming report on high blood pressure in Wales.
Launched last year, Cardiff Council says:
"This initiative aims to help people identify and manage high blood pressure early before it leads to more serious health issues."
The free sessions, aimed at individuals aged 18 and over, will be held on:
Friday, September 12 – St Mellons Hub, 11.30am–1.30pm
Monday, September 15 – Central Library Hub, 11am–1pm
Wednesday, September 17 – Llandaff North and Gabalfa Hub, 10.30am–12.30pm
Cabinet Member for Public Health & Equality, Cllr Julie Sangani, said:
“High blood pressure often goes unnoticed, yet it’s one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease.
“I encourage everyone to take advantage of our blood pressure monitor loan scheme to continue monitoring their health at home.”
"High blood pressure can be known as a silent killer"
Bethan Edwards, Policy and Public Affairs Manager for British Heart Foundation Cymru said: “High blood pressure can be known as a silent killer; it rarely has any symptoms but in fact causes around 50% of heart attacks and strokes in Wales.
“As we launch our policy report on high blood pressure, we are urging people to “know their numbers” by attending free community blood pressure checks, using blood pressure loaning schemes where possible, and using resources like the BHF website to understand the meaning of their numbers.”
No booking is required for the appointments.