Pressure Drop
An NHS-supported community health project
Know Your Numbers. Take Charge of Your Health.
❤️ Look After Your Heart 🩺 Protect Your Kidneys 💪🏾 Protect Your Future
Pressure Drop is a community health project created for our Black African and Black Caribbean communities, bringing free health checks, trusted advice and support into places where we feel comfortable.
High blood pressure and kidney problems can affect our communities - and you may not feel unwell.
DON’T WAIT UNTIL YOU FEEL UNWELL - GET CHECKED!
WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO OUR COMMUNITY?
Black African and Black Caribbean people can be more at risk of:
🩸 High blood pressure (Hypertension) Kidney problems (CKD)
🧠 Stroke ❤️ Heart disease
Many people don’t know they have a problem until it becomes serious.
Finding out early gives you more options.
SMALL CHANGES CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
🥗 Eat well 🧂Cut down on salt 🚶🏽 Keep moving 💧 Drink water
😴 Get enough rest 💊 Take medication as advised
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU VISIT PRESSURE DROP?
✅ Our friendly Pressure Drop Community Health Champions will:
✅ Check your blood pressure
✅ your results in a way that makes sense
✅ practical tips to help you stay healthy
✅ Help you find the right support if needed
CHECK YOUR KIDNEYS TOO
Get a simple urine test (ACR) with a GP to check your kidney health.
No judgement. No pressure. Just support.
FREE • CONFIDENTIAL • AROUND 10 MINUTES
PRESSURE DROP
Don’t Guess – Test! Check Today - Thrive Tomorrow.
Your Health! Your Power! Your Community!
AN NHS-SUPPORTED COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT
Delivered in partnership with Ravensbourne PCN, Sevenfields PCN and Diversity Health & Wellbeing CIC.
Working with local GP practices and healthcare professionals who care about the health of our communities.
Know Your Numbers. Know Your Risk.
A community-embedded blood pressure and kidney disease screening programme, bringing trusted testing, education and direct clinical pathways to the Black African and Black Caribbean communities who need it most.
Our Initiatives
Pressure Drop is a community-driven health equity initiative aimed at lowering preventable heart and kidney among Black African, Black Caribbean, and underserved populations in Lewisham. Our three core initiatives focus on raising awareness about the importance of regular blood pressure testing, providing culturally relevant education on blood pressure and chronic kidney disease, and facilitating access to healthcare services for early intervention. By partnering with trusted community organisations, we empower individuals to understand their health metrics, take proactive steps in their wellness journey, and engage with healthcare before it’s too late. Together, we can make a significant impact on the health of our communities.
Barber Shop Drop
Barbershops Participating in Pressure Drop pilot
Studio 2.0
437 Bromley Rd
BR1 4PH
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Hair Glo
Unit 1
453 Bromley Rd
BR1 4PH
Know Your Numbers
Why Blood Pressure Matters
You can feel fine and still have high blood pressure.
Left unchecked, it can lead to heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.
Early checks save lives.
Knowing your numbers is a form of self-care.
Under 50 Focus
Empower Black Men to take control of their Health.
Let’s Work Together
Get in touch so we can start working together.
