​Stroke Association puts the pressure on Saints RLFC

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​Stroke Association puts the pressure on Saints RLFC

Players at Saints RLFC teamed up with the Stroke Association to tackle one of the biggest risk factors for stroke: high blood pressure, by having blood pressure tests at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Monday 03 September.

Over half of all strokes are caused by high blood pressure and yet it is estimated that over five million people across the UK don’t realise they have the condition. A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes.

Players and coaches from Saints RLFC had their blood pressure checked, to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your numbers.

Marie Powner, Stroke Association Support Coordinator, said: “High blood pressure normally doesn’t have any symptoms and it’s much more common than people think. That’s why we urge as many people as possible have theirs checked at their nearest Know Your Blood Pressure event. It’s quick and easy and it could save your life. We’re really grateful to Saints RLFC for helping us to raise awareness.”

To find your nearest event, visit www.stroke.org.uk/kybp. For more information about stroke, visit www.stroke.org.uk or call our helpline on 0303 303 3100. 

Topics

  • A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke. 
  • Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk

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    Vicki Hall

    Vicki Hall

    Press contact PR Manager Fundraising and local services 0161 742 7478

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    The UK's leading stroke charity helping people to rebuild their lives after stroke

    The Stroke Association. We believe in life after stroke. That’s why we campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best possible recovery. It’s why we fund research to develop new treatments and ways to prevent stroke. The Stroke Association is a charity. We rely on your support to change lives and prevent stroke. Together we can conquer stroke.

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