Get your health in check (Blackburn with Darwen)

People being urged to come along for a free health check in Blackburn with Darwen.

They are being offered at community venues by the Blackburn with Darwen Care Trust Plus.

Health checks include assessments of high cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

The checks are open to people who have a GP in Blackburn with Darwen and have not already been diagnosed with a heart disease, kidney disease or diabetes.

They can help pick up on any risks associated with conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and kidney disease, which can sometimes be prevented by improvements or alterations to lifestyles.

Anyone interested in having a health check should attend on the following dates or call 0800 917 6072 to book an appointment.

Blackburn College: Friday, September 30 (9am-4pm)

Blackburn Central Library: Friday, September 30 (9.30am-3pm)

Darwen Health Centre: Monday, October 3 (2pm-6pm)

Blakeys café/lounge: Tuesday, October 4 (10am-2pm)

Darwen Health Centre: Thursday, October 6 (2pm-5pm)

Darwen Leisure Centre: Friday, October 7 (4pm-8pm)

The BRIC/Blackburn Rovers: Sunday, October 9 (12pm-3pm)

Darwen Health Centre: Monday, October 10 (2pm-6pm)

Audley Sports Centre: Tuesday, October 11 (11am-3pm)

DW Sports: Wednesday, October 12 (9.30am-2.30pm)

Darwen Health Centre: Thursday, October 13 (2pm-5pm)

Waves Water Centre: Saturday, October 15 (10am-3pm)

Darwen Health Centre: Monday, October 17 (2pm-6pm)

DW Sports: Tuesday, October 18 (9.30am-2.30pm)

Darwen Health Centre: Thursday, October 20 (2pm-5pm)

Cares Services: Friday, October 21 (9.30am-4pm)

Darwen Health Centre: Monday, October 24 (2pm-6pm)

Darwen Leisure Centre: Tuesday, October 25 (4pm-8pm)

Waves Water Centre: Wednesday, October 26 (4pm-8pm)

Darwen Health Centre: Thursday, October 27 (2pm-5pm)

Waves Water Centre: Thursday, October 27 (4pm-8pm)

King George’s Hall: Friday, October 28 (9am-1pm)

Darwen Health Centre: Monday, October 31 (2pm-6pm)