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The blood pressure facts your HR policy is missing.
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You can't protect your people from a risk you don't understand. This free guide gives HR and People leaders the 10 facts about high blood pressure that should be shaping your wellbeing strategy, but probably aren't.
High blood pressure affects 1 in 3 UK adults, and half of them don't know it. That includes the people sitting at desks in your office right now.
This guide cuts through the corporate wellness noise and gives you the real numbers, the real risks, and the practical steps your team can take, in plain language, no jargon, no fluff.
£29bn
lost by UK businesses every year to cardiovascular-related sickness absence.
£8bn
further lost through reduced productivity and presenteeism.
56 - 59
days of average absence following a major cardiovascular event like a stroke or heart attack.
4.1 million
working days lost in the UK every year to heart, blood pressure and circulatory conditions.
The Business Case
The cost of doing nothing is bigger than you think.
High blood pressure isn't just a health issue. It's a hidden line item on every UK employer's balance sheet.
£873
The average cost of cardiovascular-related illness per UK employee, every year.
Investing in prevention and awareness isn't just good for employee wellbeing.
It makes financial sense.
Up to 33% of the UK workforce has high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is one of the UK's biggest hidden workplace health risks, often developing with no obvious symptoms until a serious event such as a stroke, heart attack or brain haemorrhage occurs.
Prevention and awareness aren't optional. They're critical.
Investing just one hour can change everything.
Reduce sickness absence
Fewer days lost to undiagnosed cardiovascular issues.
Demonstrate genuine commitment
Show your team you take their health seriously.
Improve productivity
Healthier teams perform better, day-to-day.
Support staff wellbeing
Practical, evidence-based action, not generic wellness.
Research-Backed: We fund pioneering research at The University of Manchester to improve outcomes after brain haemorrhage.
Personal & Authentic: Every session is delivered with passion, authority, and real-world impact.
Proven Results: We've identified hundreds of undiagnosed hypertension cases and saved lives. Between September 2025 and April 2026, we diagnosed +400 people with hypertension, which potentially saved hundreds of lives.
Actionable, Not Theoretical: We don't just talk - we test, educate, and empower
Why join our Lunch & Learn sessions
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
We're not a corporate wellness vendor.
We're a charity on a mission
The Natalie Kate Moss Trust was founded after the tragic death of Natalie Kate Moss at just 26 years old from a brain haemorrhage.
We exist to ensure no other family experiences that loss.
Our unique approach:
Frequently asked questions
GOT A QUESTION?
45 minutes - perfect for a lunch break or breakfast meeting.
We can accommodate teams of any size. For larger groups, if there is no space available for everyone, we can discuss running multiple sessions.
Yes! We bring all blood pressure monitoring equipment and materials. No prep needed from your team.
We provide confidential, personalised guidance and recommend that they follow up with their GP. We also offer ongoing support resources.
No! High blood pressure affects all ages, and younger employees (16-35) have the highest rate of undiagnosed cases.