Torbay Council are promoting free events across the bay, encouraging residents to find out their blood pressure and learn how to manage their heart health.
High blood pressure is a major cause of heart attacks and strokes, but it can be treated.
'Knowing your numbers!' is key to living a longer, healthier life.
Here are the events taking place!
Paignton Library - Weekdays 10:00am - 1:30pm
Engaging Communities South West are offering free blood pressure and BMI readings.
Paignton Library - Launches Tuesday 3 September
Free scheme allowing residents to loan a blood pressure monitor.
Scala Hall, Brixham - Thursday 5 September 10:00am - 12:00pm
Happy Hearts peer-support group are hosting a coffee morning with blood pressure checks on offer.
Paignton Library - Thursday 5 September 9:30am - 12:30pm
Free blood pressure checks and health screening are being carried out by local GP Dr John McGuinness and Pharmacist Josh Coulson at Paignton Community Hub.
Torre Abbey Meadows - Saturday 7 September 11:00am - 6:00pm and Sunday 8 September 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Your Health Torbay will have a stall at Torbay Pride! They'll be taking blood pressure readings, and have nutritionists and healthy lifestyle advisors on hand to chat to attendees.
Warbro Road - Saturday 21 September 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Community pharmacists are offering free blood pressure checks before Torquay United vs St Albans City. Your Health Torbay will also be there to offer lifestyle advice.
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