Current pressure station partners include pharmacies, Rotary clubs, YMCA branches, health and community service organisations and health professionals interested in raising awareness about blood pressure.

We will provide support if you have any questions about how to set up a pressure station.

What is a pressure station?

A pressure station is a resourced table or area in pharmacy, YMCA, shopping centre etc which is displayed with Know your numbers materials and a digital BP monitor which, if you are a new participant, will be provided in a resource kit.

The pressure station provides an opportunity for people to stop and check their BP in their local community and to receive information about how to keep their BP low and reduce their risk of stroke.

A pressure station should be supervised by a health professional (i.e. someone who has been trained to check BP) and supported by trained pharmacy assistants or volunteers such as Rotary members.

We understand that high blood pressure should not be treated in isolation. The only way for individuals to know their blood pressure is to have it checked regularly, with a more accurate assessment to be conducted by a doctor.

Individuals who are identified as having high blood pressure at a pressure station will be told the only way to accurately test their BP is through their medical professional and that BP may fluctuate throughout the day.

Know your numbers Resources

Know your numbers resources will help support the running, promotion and evaluation of a pressure station site.

Your free kit includes:   

• Pressure station manual                                                                              
• Questionnaire folder
• Omron digital monitor
• Campaign resources
• Local and campaign posters
• Balloons and stickers
• Information for general public
• Know your numbers brochure
• 1,2,3, Action Plan
• Blood pressure Wallet Card

Note: Past participants should retain and continue using their Omron digital monitor

Terms of participation

1.  Agree to return the Omron monitor to the National Stroke Foundation if you no longer wish to participate in Know your numbers.

2.  Agree to leave behind (or return to the National Stroke Foundation) the Omron monitor and accompanying Know your numbers resources with the participating organisation/nominated pressure station leader if you leave/position changes.

If you would like more information about Know your numbers specific to your state, please click on either Queensland   OR   Victoria