Blood pressure checks in the workplace to help detect people at risk of stroke or heart attacks

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, working collaboratively with Humber Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC), are rolling out free blood pressure checks to workplaces across Humber and North Yorkshire. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it usually doesn’t have any symptoms and can cause serious health … Read more

Humber and North Yorkshire pilot scheme reveals the benefit of blood pressure checks

Opticians in Humber and North Yorkshire are playing a greater role in detecting high blood pressure and other potential triggers for coronary heart disease. More than 60 opticians in our area are currently offering blood pressure checks as part of their eye test assessments as part of a successful pilot scheme. The current pilot is … Read more