The Blood Pressure Association is a registered charity and was established in October 2000 with the aim of making a real difference to the 16 million people affected by high blood pressure in the UK. Our aim at the BPA is to put high blood pressure at the top of everyone's health agenda - from the Government and the media to every adult, particularly those in high-risk groups (for example, over 55s, African-Caribbean and South Asian).

As the only UK wide charity dealing solely with high blood pressure we provide a wide range of information to people offering advice on medication, home monitoring and lifestyle changes - to name a few. Two of our publications 'You and Your Blood Pressure' and 'Healthy Eating and Blood Pressure' have won British Medical Association patient information awards.

We are working to improve detection, monitoring, management and treatment of high blood pressure. Our partnership with the Department of Health helps us to convey key messages to the general population as well as our target groups through our "Know Your Numbers!" Week, which is the culmination of our ongoing " Know Your Numbers!" campaign.

We support health care professionals by providing a wide range of literature developed specifically for their patients. We also provide information and advice about the latest developments in hypertension and how it may affect practice in the future.

Visit the BPA at www.bpassoc.org.uk