A pharmacy will be offering health checks as part of a national campaign.

Aldermans Pharmacy, in Aldermans Hill, Palmers Green, is calling on people to have a heart health check during national cholesterol month in October.

Pharmacist Atul Shah wants the whole community to take the quick check that could help save their life.

He said: “Having a quick heart health check is a good starting point for anyone wanting to find out how healthy they are. High blood pressure and elevated cholesterol are linked to a number of serious conditions but many people are unaware that they are at risk and are therefore unsure of how to manage this.

“We’re urging locals to adopt a healthy habit and are calling on people to drop by and have a quick blood pressure check and cholesterol check with no appointment necessary. People can even pop in on their lunch break for the quick test.”

Heart disease is the biggest killer in the UK and pharmacies all over the UK will be taking part in the 50 Hearts campaign.

Mr Shah added: “If you have high blood pressure or cholesterol we can offer bespoke advice on how to start lowering it by eating more healthily and getting regular exercise.

“Everyone that comes in for a check will not only be helping themselves but will be supporting us in reaching our target number of tests to win the cash prize for our local charity.”