Get free blood pressure checks in Three Rivers

Three Rivers District Council’s regular Healthy Hubs are hosting community health sessions offering blood pressure checks, health and wellbeing advice, and cost of living support.

As part of the national Know Your Numbers! Week, Healthy Hub Three Rivers staff will be visiting community venues across the district, making it easier for residents to access advice and practical support close to home.

The leader of the council Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst OBE kicked the event off by having his blood pressure checked by the Healthy Hub team.

He said: "Many people don't realise they have high blood pressure because there are often no symptoms. Our Healthy Hub sessions in the community provide an opportunity for residents to have a quick, free blood pressure check while also learning about the local services available to support their health, wellbeing.

“Whether you're looking for healthy lifestyle advice, help with the cost of living or simply want to know more about what's available in your community, we'd encourage everyone to drop in."

High blood pressure often has no symptoms but is one of the leading risk factors for heart attacks, strokes and kidney disease. In Hertfordshire, around one in four adults live with high blood pressure and it is estimated that millions of adults in the UK are living with high blood pressure without knowing it. A simple, free blood pressure check can help identify potential problems early and support people to make positive lifestyle changes or seek further medical advice if needed.

Alongside free blood pressure checks, residents will be able to speak with the Healthy Hub team about a range of health, wellbeing and financial support available locally.

Visitors can access:

• Free blood pressure checks
• Health and wellbeing advice
• Stop smoking support
• Mental health and wellbeing information
• Cost of living advice and support
• Information on local community groups and activities
• Signposting and referrals to specialist support services

The community sessions are designed to make support more accessible by bringing services into local communities, helping residents get the advice they need in familiar and convenient locations.

The Healthy Hub works with a range of local health, voluntary and community partners to provide early intervention, advice and support, helping residents stay healthier, more connected and better informed.

Healthy Hub Locations

Residents can visit Healthy Hub Three Rivers at the following locations during Know Your Numbers! Week:

• 7 September- Chorleywood Library 2pm-4pm
• 8 September - Three Rivers District Council 9am-noon
• 9 September- Citizens Advice Abbots Langley 1pm-4pm
• 11 September - Croxley Library 10am-noon
• 15 September – Abbots Langley Library 10am-noon

No appointment is necessary. Eligible residents can also book a free Wellbeing Check at their local healthy hubs helping them to look at several aspects of their health in one visit. The 20-minute check includes measurements such as height, weight, waist, blood pressure, pulse rate and carbon monoxide, followed by information and advice based on the results

For more information about the Healthy Hub and the support available, visit the Three Rivers District Council website or contact the Healthy Hub team at healthyhub@threerivers.gov.uk or call 01923 727239.