Know your numbers!

Last Updated: Friday, 26 June 2026

Know Your Numbers! Week – 7-13 September 2026

Could you be one of the Missing Millions?

High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the silent killer because it has no symptoms – but it can lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and dementia.

1 in 3 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, and most don’t know it. The only way to know is to check.

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Watch Our Video

Drs Widnall and Baxter present a short video explaining about hypertension (high blood pressure)

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Why It Matters

• High blood pressure is the biggest preventable cause of heart attack and stroke.
• It rarely has symptoms – you could feel fine and still be at risk.
• Early detection saves lives.

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How to Check Your Blood Pressure

✅ At Home – Use your own monitor. Visit the Blood Pressure UK guide to home monitoring
✅ At Your Local Pharmacy – Free NHS checks for adults aged 40+.
✅ At Our Practice – Call in and use our automated machine, or book an appointment if you need help.

We have a whole separate page about this!

 

 

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Learn More

Visit Blood Pressure UK for tips, resources, and advice on keeping your blood pressure healthy.

 

 

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