Raising awareness of hypertension in Islington

Summary

• We helped over 1,300 people improve their understanding of hypertension
• We identified over 130 people with undiagnosed hypertension. We directed them to seek another blood pressure check in a pharmacy or at their GP practice. The health professional could then advise them on an appropriate treatment pathway if hypertension was confirmed.
• We helped residents who wanted to improve their health to think about what they could do to maintain or regain healthy blood pressure. We signposted them to services in the community such as exercise classes and walking groups and provided information resources. 
• 175 residents from communities that experience health inequalities attended healthy hearts workshops delivered by our partners. 
• 41 residents with an existing diagnosis of hypertension gave us feedback on the support they receive for the condition.