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Know your numbers - councils at the heart of blood pressure prevention

"Know Your Numbers!" Week shines a spotlight on one of the most pressing yet silent health threats in the UK: high blood pressure. This year's campaign, running from 8-14 September 2025, carries the powerful theme "Looking for the Missing Millions"- a call to action to find the estimated 5 million UK adults aged 18-64 who may be living with undiagnosed hypertension.

LGA’s key issues with ASCNB proposals

The LGA has a number of issues relating to different aspects of the establishment of the ASCNB. In brief, they are:

  • sufficient funding will be required

Digital switchover hub

The UK is moving toward a digital age. Both the landline telephone and 2G/3G mobile networks are changing, which may impact services for council residents.