People over 40 in North Derbyshire are being encouraged to get a free blood pressure check, during ‘Know Your Numbers’ week, which runs from 8 to 14 September 2025.
High blood pressure rarely has any symptoms which is why it is called the ‘silent killer’. The only way to know you have the condition is to get your blood pressure measured.
If you’re over 40 you can get your blood pressure checked for free with an NHS Health Check at your GP, at most pharmacies and in some workplaces too.
Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for health and communities, Councillor Dawn Abbott, was quoted by the council as saying:
“High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, doesn’t often have noticeable symptoms.
“But if it is left untreated can increase your risk of serious health problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
“That’s why getting your blood pressure checked is so important.”
Know Your Numbers Week is an annual national campaign that aims to raise awareness of high blood pressure and encourage all UK adults to get a blood pressure check.
Live Life Better Derbyshire will be holding free blood pressure check-ups during Know Your Numbers week on the follow dates:
Monday 8 September 2025
10am to 1pm
Alfreton Jobcentre, Tannery House, King Street, Alfreton, DE55 7AF
Tuesday 9 September 2025
10am to 1pm
New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, S40 1QN
Wednesday 10 September 2025
10am to 12.30pm
Residents of Fairfield Association, Royal Forester, 133 Victoria Park Road, Buxton, SK17 7PE
Wednesday 10 September 2025
9.30am to midday
Salvation Army, Market Place, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Midday to 2pm
Derbyshire County Council reception area, Smedley Street, Matlock, DE4 3AG
Wednesday 10 September 2025
8.30am to 11.30am
Clay Cross Active Leisure Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9LX
Thursday 11 September 2025
9.45am to 12.30am
Bolsover Library, Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB
Thursday 11 September 2025
11.30am to 1pm
Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 8XB
Thursday 11 September 2025
10am to 2pm
Gamesley Community Centre, Melandra Castle Road, Gamesley, Glossop, SK13 6UQ
Friday 12 September 2025
9.30am to midday
Killamarsh Methodist Church, 185 Sheffield Road, Killamarsh, S21 1DY
