Salt Awareness Week 11th - 17th May

It's salt awareness week 11-17th May , this links to the Hypertension Case Finding Service as many people eat too much salt in their diet.

Salt Awareness Week 2026 - Action on Salt 

"average consumption in the UK currently stands at 8.4g a day - well above the recommended maximum of 6g. As salt intake remains high, so too will rates of high blood pressure and the risk of serious health conditions."

The salt awareness week poster can be downloaded here:

• Poster 

British Dietetic Association general guide can be downloaded here:

• BDA Guidance