FREE blood pressure checks are being offered at Williton Community Hospital on Wednesday, February 7, between 11 am and 4 pm.The sessions are being organised by The Stroke Association, which is the only national charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages.
Organiser, Carol Clifford, said: “The reasons are simple - high blood pressure can lead to strokes and many other health problems.
“In fact, it is the number one risk factor for strokes.
“A third of adults in the UK have this condition, yet many of them are unaware of it because there are no symptoms.
“That is why high blood pressure is called the silent killer.”
For more information, contact Carol Clifford on 01984 634276, or just turn up on the day.
The Stroke Association funds research into prevention, treatment, and better methods of rehabilitation.
The charity also helps stroke patients and their families directly through its community services, which include dysphasia support, family support, information services, welfare grants, publications, and leaflets.
It also campaigns, educates, and informs to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society, acting as a voice for everybody affected by stroke.
A stroke is the brain equivalent of a heart attack and can be diagnosed by using FAST:
Facial weakness
Arm weakness
Speech problems
Test all three.
If any of these symptoms is present, an ambulance should be called straight away.
The Stroke Helpline provides information on stroke to the public and is open between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday on 0845 3033 100
More information on The Stroke Association can be found at http://www.stroke.org.uk/.
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