13 May 2008

UniChem Supports Community Blood Pressure Campaign

UniChem has once again offered its support to a local campaign to help combat high blood pressure in Surrey, with the wider aim of increasing public awareness of the services available in local community pharmacies.

Meera Sharma, Professional Services Manager and Nim Saroay, Marketing Executive for UniChem, offered their services to the Blood Pressure Measuring Day on 25 April, at Eden Walk, Kingston, in support of the annual campaign run by Kingston Rotary Club and The Stroke Association. Meera, a registered pharmacist, carried out free blood pressure tests for shoppers and offered professional advice and support on maintaining a healthy BP level.

Commenting on the campaign Meera says: “UniChem has supported this initiative for the last three years and we believe it is a fantastic way to raise awareness of the services that a local community pharmacy can offer. There is definitely demand from the public for accessible advice and services such as blood pressure testing, and through campaigns such as these UniChem hopes that consumers will be better aware of exactly what their community pharmacy can offer.”

Hilary Buzasi of Kingston Rotary Club says: “We are delighted that UniChem has once again supported this important campaign. The public needs to know more about the healthcare services that are available in their area, and through this initiative we hope to raise awareness and to encourage the local community in Kingston to understand the importance of monitoring their health in a simple and accessible way.”

For more information on the Blood Pressure Measuring Day please contact:
Hilary Buzasi, Rotary Club of Kingston upon Thames, Tel: 0208 3986512, email: hilaryb@antoinettehotels.com

For more information on UniChem please contact:
Sanam Conway, Communications Executive, Tel: 0208 974 4045, email: sanam_conway@unichem.co.uk

For further information about stroke and The Stroke Association please visit:
www.stroke.org.uk