Somerset Council’s public health team is offering Somerset businesses two free services to enhance their employee’s wellbeing. Workplace scan select one (or both) of the services to support their workforce’s health.
Employers across Somerset can ‘take the pressure off’ by holding free blood pressure testing sessions at their workplace delivered by Somerset Council staff. 
The free testing offer has been taken up by thousands of employees in Somerset already, with around a third of people getting higher than normal readings. This focused initiative means people can be offered follow up testing support to understand a person’s average reading and signpost to further intervention and advice if needed.
For more information or to get involved in the ‘Take the Pressure Off’ campaign, email: bloodpressure@somerset.gov.uk
Meanwhile, a cardiovascular disease (CVD) workplace health check aims to screen and advise people of their risk of having a cardiovascular event such as a stroke or heart attack in the next 10 years.
This check can also reveal if an individual is pre-diabetic or diabetic, for this we can offer advice and signpost to further intervention and related services.
To generate the risk score of an individual, measurements are taken such as height, weight and waist, along with a pulse and blood pressure reading and a small blood test which to show cholesterol and glucose levels. Family medical history to questions about their lifestyle and habits are also taken into account.
For more information or to book, email: NHSHealthchecks@somerset.gov.uk
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