07/09/2026
**Do you know your numbers?**
Nope, it’s not checking your maths… 😂
7th–13th September 2026 is Know Your Numbers Week with Blood Pressure UK , encouraging us to get to know our blood pressure.
Now, I’m not a hypochondriac at all 🙈 but since turning 40, me & the hubby have realised there are some things we probably need to be a bit more aware of than we were before.
Something I found out today that I didn’t actually know before is you can have high blood pressure without necessarily knowing you have it, which is why getting it checked is important.
If you have a family history of high blood pressure, you’re concerned, or you’re getting readings at home that seem high or unusual, take a moment and get it checked.
Some pharmacies offer free blood pressure checks, or you can speak with your GP. I’ve popped the NHS link below ⬇️
And if you’re pregnant, it’s particularly important to be aware of your blood pressure and any changes, as these can sometimes be a sign that you need to be checked by your midwife or GP.
So, now I’m curious…
Do you know what your numbers are?
Is checking your blood pressure something you do regularly, or is it something you’ve never really thought about?
And if you want to hear about the rather unusual Christmas present that got me & the hubby into checking ours at home a few years ago… 😂
👉 Come and join my Buttercupbelles Facebook group. I may have to explain what my Mum thought was an appropriate Christmas gift! 🤣
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C2QRaTvXr/?mibextid=wwXIfr
NHS information & free blood pressure checks ⬇️
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks