Congleton Joins Forces for Know Your Numbers Week

To raise awareness and encourage residents to take control of their health, Congleton Town Council, in partnership with Congleton and Holmes Chapel Health Care Community, is supporting Know Your Numbers Week.

An estimated 6 million people in the UK are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure – a condition often called the “silent killer.” High blood pressure rarely shows symptoms, but it dramatically increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and dementia. The good news? It can be easily treated and managed – but only if you know your numbers.

To raise awareness and encourage residents to take control of their health, Congleton Town Council, in partnership with Congleton and Holmes Chapel Health (CHOC) Care Community, is supporting Know Your Numbers Week (8th –14th September). The campaign will make blood pressure testing quick, easy, and accessible for all.

As part of the initiative, residents can drop in for a free blood pressure check with GPs from Lawton House Surgery:

Free Blood Pressure Checks at Congleton Town Hall:

• Wednesday 10 September, 1–3pm
• Saturday 13 September, 10am–2pm
• No booking required – just drop in.

It is recommended that everyone over 18 get their blood pressure checked at least once every five years.

Congleton Town Mayor, Cllr Robert Brittain, stressed the importance of the campaign:

“Young men, in particular, are the least likely to get tested – yet high blood pressure can affect anyone. Knowing your numbers is vital. By encouraging friends, family, and colleagues to get checked, you could help save lives. High blood pressure is responsible for 1 in 2 strokes and heart attacks, but half of those affected don’t even know they have it. Taking a few minutes to check your blood pressure could prevent serious health problems and protect your future.”

Other Ways to Get Checked:

For those unable to attend, blood pressure checks are also available at local pharmacies, through self-test machines at the Town Hall and Leisure Centre, or by purchasing a reliable home monitoring kit for under £20.

The test is painless, free, and takes only a few minutes – yet it could be life-saving. Everyone should know their blood pressure as well as they know their height and weight. If you haven’t had yours checked in the last few years, make it a priority this September.