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Become a Blood Pressure Community Champion

 

Become a Blood Pressure Community Champion

Are you a barber, a faith leader or involved with community groups?   We need you to help your community and save lives, by becoming a community blood pressure champion.  You will learn everything you need to know and will be given access to all the materials you need.  Click here to apply for the FREE training programme . There are also start-up grants available to help you. 
 
Community Barbershop Blood Pressure Awareness Programme
High blood pressure is a silent killer, and many men don’t know they have it. In Croydon, the Croydon BME Forum and London South Bank University trained barbers as blood pressure champions, turning barbershops into places that can save lives.You can read more about it here 
 
The barbershop training programme is now freely available for other trusted community members, not just barbers but faith leaders and voluntary groups. 
 
Below you can find everything you need  to set up your own Know Your Numbers blood pressure awareness programme in your community. 


Posters to advertise your event - there are general posters, plus those specifically for barbershops, churches and mosques.  They can be printed as A2 or smaller. Click on the PDF link below the poster images to download.                

                                  Mosque 2 - July 26 - thumbnail
Barbers.pdf [PDF 4,083KB]  Mosque.pdf [PDF 15,495KB]                  

   

Generic [PDF 10,125KB]  Church.pdf [PDF 10,605KB]

  • Using validated blood pressure monitors is important. Click here find where to buy a validated monitor
  • You can download advice cards to give to your clients here (coming soon)

       

    A4 Front and Back.pdf [PDF 22,062KB]
  • You can download a blood pressure information leaflets here
  • You can order Know Your Numbers! Packs which include paper versions of the leaflets here

  • It is important to record the blood pressure readings taken at your event. You can record them here and click this link to watch a video showing you how to do it watch video here

    If your organisation anticipates being able to take more than 50 blood pressure readings over a three month period, then we have some funds available in 2026 to help you get started. Please apply to nicola.thomas@lsbu.ac.uk. You will need to fill in a short application form and you will be paid once 50 BP readings have been recorded on the above link. 

  • Free training for those who work or volunteer for community groups. This free short course will provide you with the knowledge you need to set up a blood pressure awareness programme in your community. The course includes learning outcomes, a training film, links to relevant resources and a certificate. You can access it here
    • To access the free course, please go to London South Bank University's website and click on 'Sign Up' in the top right hand corner to create an account'.
    • Once you've done this, log in and go to 'Training Store' to find the course entitled 'Community Blood Pressure: Becoming a Blood Pressure Champion'. Click 'View Details' and 'Add Free Course', then go to 'Blended Learning' and complete the course. Once 100% completed, you will be able to view and download your certificate.
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