Residents offered free health checks in libraries

The health monitors are available at several locations, including Central Library in Wolverhampton

Residents are being offered the chance to check their blood pressure in libraries and community centres in Wolverhampton.

City of Wolverhampton Council said health monitors had been installed so people could also measure their height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and heart rate.

No appointments are required and the checks are free and confidential, the authority said.

Results are printed on a slip of paper for users to take away with them.

The health monitors are available at Central, Bilston, Warstones and Wednesfield libraries, the Bob Jones Community Hub, WV Active Aldersley, WV Active Central and WV Active Bilston Bert-Williams.

Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, the council's cabinet member for adults and wellbeing, said high blood pressure could lead to serious health issues if left unchecked.

"We want to make it as easy as possible for our residents to take control of their own health and wellbeing," she said.

Staff will not be able to provide clinical advice but will be able to signpost residents to relevant information, the council added.