Know Your Numbers Week

Learn how employers can use Know Your Numbers Week to promote the importance of blood pressure checks to employees and find ways to promote awareness at work.

The value of Know your Numbers! Week in work

Knowing your blood pressure is important, as blood pressure that is too high or too low can cause health problems.

Checking it regularly can help you stay healthy and get treatment if needed.

Get involved with Know Your Numbers! Week at work

Workplaces can get involved in Know Your Numbers! Week by:

Raise awareness

Share posters, emails, or social media posts about the importance of checking your blood pressure.

Offer free blood pressure checks

Set up health stations or invite a health professional to check employees’ blood pressure.

Provide home monitors

Offer employees access to blood pressure monitors or guidance on checking their numbers at home.

Partner with health organisations

Work with charities or health groups to provide information and support.

Promoting good health at work throughout the year

Promoting good health and wellbeing throughout the year is vital for enhancing employee wellbeing and productivity.

Here are some ways to encourage healthy habits at work:

Healthy eating

Provide healthy food options if you have work canteens or vending machines.

Promote the NHS Wales Healthy You Healthy Weight programme.

Find out more about healthy eating at work.

Being active

Promote green travel options such as cycling or walking.

Encourage employees to move more and to take regular breaks.

Find out more about active workplaces.

Stress management

Promote a good work-life balance. You can do this by encouraging employees to take regular breaks and use their annual leave.

Consider offering employee assistance programmes (EAPs), counselling, or mental health training for managers.

Find out more about managing stress in the workplace.

Find out more

To find out how your workplace can get involved in Know Your Numbers! Week and get resources you can use, visit the Blood Pressure UK website.

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