Everybody Health & Leisure have invested in self-testing blood pressure machines, offering this service for free, across multiple centres in Cheshire East.

The opportunity to check your own blood pressure is available on a self-screening blood pressure machine at Holmes Chapel Community Centre, Congleton Leisure Centre, Crewe Lifestyle Centre and of course Macclesfield Leisure Centre.

You'll spot the new piece of kit as you walk in to the left of reception, at Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Lane.

There is no need to book, you can just turn up, during facility opening hours, to check your own blood pressure. Please be aware blood pressure checks are for 18 years and above.

Macclesfield Leisure Centre, in Upton Priory. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

Donna Williamson, Senior Health Innovation Manager at Everybody Health & Leisure shared: "We are proud to invest in self-testing blood pressure machines at our designated leisure facilities, to help detect and diagnose high blood pressure, known as hypertension.

"Hypertension is an important public health challenge because of its high prevalence and the associated risk of cardiovascular disease. By providing blood pressure machines, we offer the community an opportunity to self-monitor their own blood pressure and free of charge. Having a quick test is the only way to find out what your blood pressure is and it could save your life!"

High blood pressure affects more than 1 in 4 adults in England, according to GOV.UK.

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Everybody take part in Blood Pressure UK's Know Your Numbers annual health campaign, where staff and the community can access free blood pressure checks during the week of the campaign.

Stats on hypertension AKA high blood pressure. (Image - GOV.UK)

 This investment by Everybody will allow people to self-care, consistently throughout the year.

To find out more, contact the Everybody Healthy Team on [email protected] or call: 01270 685589.

Macclesfield Leisure Centre is open from Monday to Friday 6am to 10pm, Saturday to Sunday 7am to 6pm.

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