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Stroke Awareness
April 23, 2016 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Rotary offers free blood pressure checks in Warwick to combat stroke
Warwick Rotary and local charity Education for Health have teamed up with the Stroke Association to help people in Warwick take a moment and get their blood pressure tested. They will be hosting free blood pressure tests in Warwick Market Place on 23 April between 9 and 4pm to raise awareness of the link between high blood pressure and stroke.
Deputy Mayor Christine Cross will take the lead by being first in line to keep an eye on her health. As well as having a blood pressure check, local residents in Warwick will also receive advice on steps to keep it under control and reduce their stroke risk. Over half of all strokes can be caused by high blood pressure.
Jackie Crampton from Warwick Rotary said:
“Having a stroke can be devastating but people can reduce their risk significantly by paying attention to their blood pressure. Rotary is proud to support the Stroke Association’s Know Your Blood Pressure campaign because it is both simple and effective. The test takes a moment to do and potentially, it could save your life. Last year 1680 events were held around the country and this year we are keen to reach even more people.”
Alexis Wieroniey, Deputy Director of Policy and Influencing at the Stroke Association, said:
“Having a regular blood pressure check is so important. Estimates suggest there could be almost seven million people with high blood pressure who are undiagnosed and at risk of having a stroke. Many people have high blood pressure without realising it because it often has no symptoms. High blood pressure is far more common than you would think and it can be deadly, but it is treatable. With events like this, together we can conquer stroke.”
In addition to the events taking place on 23 April, other blood pressure checks are held throughout the year. To find your nearest blood pressure event, you can visit www.stroke.org.uk/kybp
The caravan being used for the testing is generously provideded by Broad Lane caravans of Leek Wootton.