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Health Advice

A doctor checking a patient's blood pressure.
During Know Your Numbers week, we're urging people across Greater Manchester to check their blood pressure.
Read more about How ‘knowing your numbers’ can save your life

Case study

Patient receiving a blood pressure check by a GP assistant.
As May’s Hypertension Month comes to an end, NHS Greater Manchester is reminding over 40s that they can get their blood pressure checked at any time of the year.
Read more about A free blood pressure check could save your life

Healthy Living

High blood pressure leaves no clues... because it has no symptoms. See your pharmacist, help us help you.
The NHS launches blood pressure check campaign for people aged 40+
Read more about NHS Blood Pressure Check Service Campaign launch

Events

Person wearing a blood pressure cuff, getting their blood pressure measured.
Residents of Wigan Borough are encouraged to take advantage of free health checks on Thursday 29th February 2024, Ashton-in-Makerfield Library, 2.30pm - 4.30pm.
Read more about Free NHS health check for Wigan Borough residents

Healthy Living

A picture of someone getting a blood pressure check next to the words Get a free blood pressure check.
Raised blood pressure is the number one cause of pain and disability in Greater Manchester. It can increase your risk of experiencing a serious health problem like a heart attack, stroke or dementia. Knowing your blood pressure is the first step to doing something about it.
Read more about May Measurement Month 2023

Health News

Person sitting on a sofa checking their blood pressure. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Home Monitoring Service for cardiac surgery waiting list patients.
A new service is supporting patients awaiting specialist cardiac surgery at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Read more about New service is successfully supporting patients awaiting specialist cardiac surgery
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