Know Your Numbers Week - 2 - 8 September 2024
Know Your Numbers! week is a national campaign led by Blood Pressure UK. In 2024 the theme is 'You have the Power'
Know Your Numbers! week reaches those who have high blood pressure and don’t know it, so they can get the treatment and support they need to bring it under control.
Find out more at the link: Blood Pressure UK
Across South Yorkshire, there are events taking place where people can get their blood pressure checked.
Find out where you can get your Blood Pressure checked during Know Your Numbers week below.
All sessions are drop-in, no need to make an appointment
Sheffield
Monday 2 September
Asda Chaucer Road, Parson Cross. Sheffield S5 8NH at 9:00am – 1:00pm
Tuesday 3 September
Tesco Saville street - 1 Savile Street Sheffield, S4 7UD at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesday 4 September
Asda Chaucer Road, Parson Cross. Sheffield S5 8NH at 10:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday 5 September
Hillsborough Exchange, Middlewood Road Sheffield S6 4HL at 10:00am – 2:00pm
The Oasis, Meadowhall Sheffield S9 1EP at 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Friday 6 September
RivelinCo, 339 Middlewood Road, Sheffield,S6 1TH at 10:00am – 2:00pm.
Rotherham
Thursday 5 September
The Oasis, Meadowhall Sheffield S9 1EP at 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday 7 September
Redwood Community Centre, Redwood Dr, Maltby, Rotherham S66 8DL at 9:00am – 1:00pm
Doncaster
Wednesday 4 September
Doncaster Market at 9:00am – 11:00am
Thursday 5 September
Woodlands library at 9:00am – 11:00am
Free Blood Pressure Checks- North - YourLifeDoncaster
Friday 6 September
King Chambers at 9:00am – 11:00am
Free Blood Pressure Checks- East - YourLifeDoncaster
Rossington Miners at 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Free Blood Pressure Checks- South - YourLifeDoncaster
Barnsley: How’s Thi Ticker
How’s Thi Ticker campaign successfully helps make blood pressure checks more accessible in Barnsley | Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Monday 2 September
Birdwell Community Centre, Rockingham St. Birdwell S70 5TQ. at 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Wednesday 4 September
Worsborough Pantry, High St. Worsborough Dale S70 4SG.at 11:00 am – 1:30 pm.
Thursday 5 September
Barnsley Town centre (location and times TBC) for Tour De Barnsley bike race.
Friday 6 September
Barnsley Market Atrium, The Glassworks S70 1GW at 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Please click on the following links to download Know Your Numbers Week resources.
Blood Pressure Events Doncaster
South Yorkshire Know Your Numbers Week Poster
Useful Information
For more information about Know Your Numbers! Week please visit the Blood Pressure UK website: Blood Pressure UK
For more information on how to manage your blood pressure please visit the British Heart Foundation website: High blood pressure (Hypertension) - BHF
Blood pressure checks are available throughout the year at GP practices, in community pharmacies and in some places via Health Checks services.
To find out if you are eligible for a free community pharmacy blood pressure check, you can drop into your nearest pharmacy or give the branch a call to talk to a pharmacist at any time throughout the year.
Find your nearest pharmacy here: Find a pharmacy - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
