Community Blood Pressure – A community group learning together in
Peckham
Ernest Nkrumah – The Ernest Foundation
Delivered in partnership with The Lister Primary Care Centre
Delivery and Follow-up
On the day, nurses/doctors managed registration, data
collection, and participant support.
Health professionals conducted screenings and gave
tailored advice.
Activities were interactive and engaging, building trust
and encouraging ongoing participation.
Some numbers
>250 people attended, 142 residents received a BP check, 21 were
referred to their GP of which 2 had severely high readings
The Ernest Foundation
The Ernest Foundation, which led the Peckham event, is a charity dedicated to promoting a healthy and resilient community. Their Health in Harmony programme is a community-based initiative that supports the physical, mental, and economic well-being of disadvantaged and marginalised residents across Southwark and neighbouring boroughs.Ernest
“Simple community events offering free blood pressure checks can make a powerful difference, helping people take control of their health early, prevent complications,
and build a healthier community together.” – The Ernest Foundation.
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