Residents across Cornwall are being urged to show their heart some love this month by visiting a drop-in event at their local library for Heart Month.
With the aim of raising awareness around heart conditions, Cornwall Council’s Healthy Cornwall team have arranged the events which will include blood pressure checks and information on people’s weight and body composition.
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Director of Public Health, Rachel Wigglesworth said:
“This is a great opportunity to think about how you can keep your heart healthy by visiting your local library to check these numbers, which can be key markers of your current health.
“Knowledge is key and if you know that things aren’t quite right there are things that you can do about it. Our Healthy Cornwall team provide a range of support around weight loss, stopping smoking and improving your diet.”
Cornwall Council cabinet lead for health and adult social care, Andy Virr said:
“I’d urge anyone in the drop-in areas to go along and get their numbers checked. It’s completely free and could be the first step towards getting back on track with your health.”
The drop-ins will take place on the following dates, times and venues:
- Wednesday 5 February, 10am-1pm: Redruth library
- Wednesday 5 February, 2-5pm, Liskeard library
- Monday 10 February, 10am-2pm: Truro library
- Wednesday 12 February, 12.30-4pm, Bodmin library
- Friday 14 February, 10am-2pm: Falmouth library
- Friday 14 February, 10am-2pm: St Austell library
- Friday 14 February, 1.30-4pm, Liskeard library
- Wednesday 19 February, 2-5pm Liskeard Library
- Thursday 27 February, 9am-12 midday, Camborne library
- Friday 14 March, 1-4pm: Camborne library
- Wednesday 19 March, 1-4pm: Penzance library
Healthy Cornwall provide more information on the support available on their website:
Healthy Cornwall website People can also borrow a blood pressure checker from their local library. More information is available.
How to borrow a blood pressure checker from the library