Know Your Numbers Week
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Thursday 10th August 2023
4th – 10th September 2023
With the news the start of the flu vaccination service may be delayed. The start of September may be a good time to focus on Blood Pressure and participate in ‘Know you Numbers’ Week with Blood Pressure UK.
The theme this year is: Make the time, ease your pressure.
Blood pressure is important no matter the person’s age and taking the time to know what their numbers are will help to stop stroke and heart disease and could save lives.
Become a Pressure Partner
This role is for Pharmacies, gyms, leisure centres, hospitals, GP surgeries, care centres, local authorities, libraries, and employers.
- Promote and offer the Hypertension Case Finding Service to those eligible.
- Promote home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) by encouraging purchase or sharing of blood pressure monitors.
- Offer guidance on how to use a monitor properly and what to do if the reading is high.
- Direct people to blood pressure UK website and helpline where they can find all sorts of information about choosing a home monitor, how to use it, and how to look after their blood pressure. https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/
- Patients who cannot get a blood pressure check in pharmacy still need help and guidance from their healthcare professional, and shared decision-making on their treatment and medicine adherence. You have a vital role in offering this support.
- Talk about the risks of high blood pressure such as heart disease, stroke, and dementia, and reinforce the healthy lifestyle message, namely the role of healthy eating and physical activity.
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