Supporting Hypertension Awareness Campaign
The campaigns milestone target 3,000th check was delivered during a testing event at Cutcombe First School
Moorland Federation Schools Play a Vital Role in Somerset's Hypertension Awareness Campaign
The Moorland Federation is proud to announce its contribution to Somerset Council and NHS Somerset's 'Take the Pressure Off' campaign, which has successfully conducted 3,000 blood pressure checks across the county over the past 12 months. Many people will have no symptoms of high blood pressure, often termed the ‘silent killer’. But it can lead to serious health issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems if left unchecked. This initiative aims to detect high blood pressure, helping to prevent serious health conditions.
The 3,000th blood pressure check was conducted during a testing event at Cutcombe First School, a member of the Moorland Federation. This milestone underscores our commitment to supporting public health initiatives and fostering community well-being.
Naomi Philp, Executive Head Teacher at the Moorland Federation said:
‘The Moorland Federation of schools was so pleased to be able to host the free blood pressure testing for staff at all 8 of our schools.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is of the utmost importance especially as our staff go above and beyond, often putting caring for themselves second. We are hugely thankful to the scheme for allowing this opportunity for our team.'
We extend our gratitude to Somerset Council and NHS Somerset for their dedication to this campaign and look forward to continued collaboration in promoting health awareness within our communities.
Hypertension Campaign Reaches Target of 3000 Health Checks
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