Arbury Monthly Campaign

September: Know Your Numbers - Blood Pressure Awareness Month

Check Your Blood Pressure Today!

September is Know Your Numbers Month, a national awareness campaign encouraging people to understand and monitor their blood pressure.

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, which is why it is sometimes referred to as the "silent killer." Many people are unaware they have high blood pressure until it is detected during a routine health check.

Knowing your blood pressure is one of the simplest ways to take control of your health and reduce your risk of serious illness.

What Is Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the force of blood moving through your blood vessels.

High blood pressure usually causes no symptoms, but over time it can increase your risk of:

❤️ Stroke

❤️ Heart Attack

❤️ Kidney Disease

❤️ Dementia

The only reliable way to know whether your blood pressure is high is to have it checked.

Could You Be At Risk?

You may be more likely to develop high blood pressure if you:

⚠️ Are aged 40 or over

⚠️ Are overweight

⚠️ Smoke

⚠️ Drink alcohol regularly

⚠️ Have diabetes

⚠️ Have a family history of heart disease

⚠️ Do little physical activity

Even if you feel well, regular blood pressure checks are important.

Did You Know?

📌 High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because many people do not know they have it.

📌 High blood pressure often has no symptoms, which is why regular checks are so important.

📌 A simple blood pressure check can help detect problems early.

📌 Community pharmacies can often provide blood pressure checks for eligible patients.

5 Ways to Keep Your Blood Pressure Healthy

✅ Be active every day

✅ Eat less salt

✅ Maintain a healthy weight

✅ Stop smoking

✅ Limit alcohol

✅ Take prescribed medication as directed

Making small lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on your heart health and overall wellbeing.

Blood Pressure Checks at Arbury Medical Centre

Patients aged under 70 years can use our self-service blood pressure machine at the practice.

Benefits of the self-service machine:

✅ Quick and easy to use

✅ No appointment required

✅ Available during practice opening hours

✅ Reception staff can provide assistance if needed

Simply follow the instructions provided and let Reception know if you require any help.

How We Can Help

The practice offers:

🩺 Blood pressure monitoring appointments

📋 Hypertension reviews

🍎 Healthy lifestyle advice

💊 Medication reviews

🏥 NHS Health Checks

✅ Access to our self-service blood pressure monitor for eligible patients

If you are concerned about your blood pressure or would like further advice, please contact the practice team.

Don't Know Your Numbers?

🩺 Use our self-service blood pressure machine if you are under 70 years of age.

📞 Speak to Reception about blood pressure checks and reviews.

❤️ Knowing your blood pressure can help reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.

Take Action This September

A quick blood pressure check could make a big difference to your future health.

Know Your Numbers. Check Your Blood Pressure Today. 🩺❤️💙

Published on 24th Sep 2026