Hypertension
Blood pressure campaign takes off at Leonardo
More than 90 staff at Leonardo in Yeovil, the Home of British Helicopters, know their numbers after taking part in the blood pressure awareness campaign yesterday – 17th September 2024. ‘Take the Pressure Off’, a joint initiative between Public Health at Somerset Council and NHS Somerset aims to raise awareness about high blood pressure and…
Read MoreOur Somerset thanks the hundreds of local residents who took part in 24-hourblood pressure Test-A-Thon
‘Our Somerset’, the county’s Integrated Care System, has said a big thank you to the people of Somerset for supporting their 24-hour blood pressure Test-a-Thon from 8am on 5th September to 8am on 6th September as part of their ongoing ‘Take the Pressure Off’ campaign. Launching at Mr Miles Tea Room in Taunton, hundreds of…
Read MoreA stroke survivor’s journey: Paul’s wake-up call on the importance of regular blood pressure checks
On the morning of 31 July, 2021, Paul, a then 60-year-old resident of Wellington, was enjoying a typical day in his study when his life took a sudden and unexpected turn. At around 9am, Paul suffered a middle cerebral artery stroke, an event that would change his life forever. In an instant, Paul found himself…
Read MoreSomerset marks ‘Know Your Numbers Week’ with a ‘24-Hour Blood Pressure Test-A-Thon’
Our Somerset is joining a nationwide effort to raise awareness about high blood pressure by celebrating this year’s ‘Know Your Numbers Week’ with a 24-hour blood pressure Test-A-Thon taking place across Somerset during 5/6 September. During the Test-A-Thon, blood pressure checks will be taking place at workplaces including Hinkley Point and Jay’s Logistics, supermarkets including…
Read MoreLet’s knock high blood pressure out for six – Our Somerset and Somerset County Cricket Ground launch campaign video ahead of testing blood pressure at Somerset Cricket Ground 17 – 19 May
Somerset County Cricket Club players and staff star in a Take the Pressure off video to encourage people in Somerset to get their blood pressure tested as part of an innovative partnership between Our Somerset and Somerset County Cricket Club. The video shows players and staff being tested before players give out six top tips…
Read MoreBerry’s Coaches partners with ‘Our Somerset’ to promote blood pressure awareness
Berry’s Coaches, a family-run business with a rich history in passenger transport dating back to 1920, recently participated in the ‘Take the Pressure Off’ campaign, a joint initiative between NHS Somerset and Somerset Council. The campaign aims to raise awareness about high blood pressure and encourage early detection through free blood pressure checks within communities…
Read MoreSomerset County Cricket Club staff and players Take the Pressure Off with ‘Our Somerset’ campaign
Staff and players at Somerset County Cricket Club took a proactive approach to their health by participating in a blood pressure testing initiative, as part of a partnership with NHS Somerset and Somerset Council for their new ‘Take the Pressure Off’ campaign. Held during the club’s pre-season press day, Somerset Council’s Healthy Lifestyles team, together…
Read More‘You Said, We Did’ – Feedback from message testing on high blood pressure awareness campaign
Background The Integrated Care System (ICS) partners (NHS Somerset, Somerset Council and Spark Somerset) are currently involved in working collaboratively on our “Take the Pressure Off” campaign, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring. In Somerset, we believe in taking proactive steps towards a healthier community, and this…
Read MoreYeovil Town Football Club support community blood pressure testing
In an important step to improve community health across the county, NHS Somerset and Somerset Council have partnered with Yeovil Town Football Club as part of their ‘Take the Pressure Off’ campaign, raising awareness of the importance of testing your blood pressure. They attended the match between Yeovil Town FC and Welling United at Huish…
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Survey Feedback
Lived Experience Survey – You Said, We Did Background The Integrated Care System (ICS) partners are currently involved in working collaboratively on our “Take the Pressure Off” campaign, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring. In Somerset, we believe in taking proactive steps towards a healthier community, and…
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