NHS Gloucestershire is urging residents across the county to get their blood pressure checked, as part of Know Your Numbers Week, Monday, September 8 to Sunday, September 14.

While the Information bus and health team will be out in the county offering free checks, there are currently none planned in the Forest. However, it is still possible to get checked.

Sian Williams, Gloucestershire ICS Clinical Lead for Community Pharmacy Integration, said: “You can get your blood pressure checked for free at over 100 pharmacies across Gloucestershire. It’s quick, easy, and you don’t need an appointment. Pharmacies also offer a 24-hour monitor where abnormal results are detected, which gives a better picture of your blood pressure over time.”

More information is available online.