The next Streetsafe Operation will take place on Thursday 3rd December when police officers and partner agencies will be going to The Railway Public House, Wetherspoons in Barrow to engage with customers and staff.
The Streetsafe team which includes Cumbria Constabulary, Cumbria Fire & Rescue, NHS Cumbria, Trading Standards, Barrow Borough Council, Cumbria County Council and volunteers, will be visiting the venue to hand out crime prevention and health and safety advice ahead of the Festive season.
For the first time, the Streetsafe team will also be offering free blood pressure checks to customers and staff who want them. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service’s Occupational Health Nurse will be on hand between 6.30 pm and 8.00 pm.
NHS Cumbria is supporting the initiative as forty per cent of adults in England suffer from high blood pressure which can cause serious medical conditions. High blood pressure (hypertension) can put people at risk of serious medical conditions such many different types of cardiovascular disease, a stroke, heart attack, blood clot or aneurysm (a swollen, or burst, blood vessel).
In 95 per cent of cases, there is no single reason for a raise in blood pressure. However an unhealthy diet, excess alcohol and lack of exercise can play a part.
High blood pressure can be treated or prevented by making changes lifestyle, such as exercising more regularly, eating a healthier diet and cutting back on your consumption of alcohol. Medicines are also available that can help lower blood pressure. Anyone who's concerned about their blood pressure should contact their GP.
PC John Irving who coordinates Streetsafe said: “It is fantastic that Streetsafe has been joined by another partner agency offering an additional service to residents within the Borough.
“During the evening, we will be consulting with staff and customers about issues that concern them and we will be reassuring them that we are doing all we can to make the area safer, cleaner and stronger.
“Working with our partner agencies, we want to make sure everyone has a safe and crime free Christmas. We will be giving a wide range of advice including how to keep your valuables safe, sensible drinking, cold callers, active citizens and fire safety.
The Streetsafe team which includes Cumbria Constabulary, Cumbria Fire & Rescue, NHS Cumbria, Trading Standards, Barrow Borough Council, Cumbria County Council and volunteers, will be visiting the venue to hand out crime prevention and health and safety advice ahead of the Festive season.
For the first time, the Streetsafe team will also be offering free blood pressure checks to customers and staff who want them. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service’s Occupational Health Nurse will be on hand between 6.30 pm and 8.00 pm.
NHS Cumbria is supporting the initiative as forty per cent of adults in England suffer from high blood pressure which can cause serious medical conditions. High blood pressure (hypertension) can put people at risk of serious medical conditions such many different types of cardiovascular disease, a stroke, heart attack, blood clot or aneurysm (a swollen, or burst, blood vessel).
In 95 per cent of cases, there is no single reason for a raise in blood pressure. However an unhealthy diet, excess alcohol and lack of exercise can play a part.
High blood pressure can be treated or prevented by making changes lifestyle, such as exercising more regularly, eating a healthier diet and cutting back on your consumption of alcohol. Medicines are also available that can help lower blood pressure. Anyone who's concerned about their blood pressure should contact their GP.
PC John Irving who coordinates Streetsafe said: “It is fantastic that Streetsafe has been joined by another partner agency offering an additional service to residents within the Borough.
“During the evening, we will be consulting with staff and customers about issues that concern them and we will be reassuring them that we are doing all we can to make the area safer, cleaner and stronger.
“Working with our partner agencies, we want to make sure everyone has a safe and crime free Christmas. We will be giving a wide range of advice including how to keep your valuables safe, sensible drinking, cold callers, active citizens and fire safety.
“I would like to thank the management and staff at The Railway for their on going support with the Streetsafe project.”
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