Stroke Awareness and Gents Health Check

In conjunction with this years ‘Know Your Numbers’ campaign , the Rotary Club of Hucknall , held their annual Stroke Awareness morning encouraging people to have a Blood Pressure test.  Any high readings are advised to seek an immediate consultation with their GP and over 10% of those tested were referred on.

The 'silent killer', hypertension, is responsible for strokes and heart attacks and the best way to avoid these unfortunate life-changing experiences is to have regular checks.  Many people fail to do so and the annual Rotary stroke awareness day, held at the Central Methodist Church on Baker Street on Saturday 21^st September  gives them a reminder.  There was also advice available on general Men’s health as men are always reluctant to seek medical guidance.

Volunteers from Rotary and the now-defunct Hucknall and Linby St John Ambulance Brigade were kept busy throughout the two-hour session doing the blood-pressure checks. 

Colleagues served tea and coffee and sold cakes and savouries for the visitors to enjoy. Other attractions included white elephant and book stalls, which helped to make the event an enjoyable as well as an essential experience.

When a stroke strikes act F.A.S.T.:
Facial weakness - can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped?
Arm weakness - can the person raise both arms?
Speech problems - can the person speak clearly and understand what you say?
Time to call 999 for an ambulance if you spot any one of these signs.