Armley: Mission offers free blood pressure checks

By Andy Dalton

Free blood pressure tests are being offered to West Leeds residents.

Blood pressure tests will be available next Monday and Tuesday mornings 10am–1pm (on 16/17 February) at the Leeds City Mission Compassion Centre, Mistress Lane, Armley.

Anyone can call in without appointment to have their blood pressure checked without charge.

High or low blood pressure can be serious for all ages.  

The chance of having high blood pressure increases as people get older. This is due to structural changes in the body’s blood vessels or vascular system. Arteries get stiffer, which causes blood pressure to rise. High blood pressure is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease, especially heart attacks and strokes. 

The City Mission has partnered with the Leeds Blood Pressure-Wise Project, which is funded by Leeds City Council’s Public Health Department. 

The City Mission runs a variety of initiatives including a Welcome Space, foodbank, clothing bank and other initiatives. 

City Mission Development Worker Andy Dalton said that professional health staff will be conducting the blood pressure checks. 

“Promoting good health and well-being is high on the list of its projects to assist West Leeds residents,” he added. “We hope that many people will be able to spare just a few minutes to call in and have their blood pressure checked.”

The City Mission Compassion Centre is located at the junction of Town Street and Mistress Lane (nextto Westerly Rise flats) in Armley. More details on 0113 345 3118.

Leeds City Mission is a multi-church Christian agency and has worked with marginalised people over three centuries seeking to meet the physical, social and spiritual needs of Leeds residents.  It is one of the city’s oldest charities, being in continuous existence since 1837.

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