Know Your Numbers! Week is a national annual campaign run by UK charity the Blood Pressure Association which increases public awareness of issues surrounding blood pressure and offers free blood pressure checks to members of the public. This year's event takes place from Monday 12 - Sunday 18 September.

NHS South of Tyne and Wear and South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust is participating in this year's event as a great opportunity to reach people who wouldn't usually get a blood pressure check. Staff can come along to drop in sessions at their workplaces. Staff can contact the NHS Health Checks Specialist Nurse Practitioner, Simon Ayre, for times and dates on 0191 5025050.

More information from the Blood Pressure Association

If you would like more information about high blood pressure, please visit the our website at www.bpassoc.org.uk or you can also call our Information Line on 0845 241 0989.

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