WEE County residents can take advantage of a free blood pressure test this month.

The Stroke Association and Rotary International are joining forces to help raise awareness of one of the biggest risk factors for stroke – high blood pressure.

They are inviting people to take a moment to have a test on Saturday, April 22 at Morrison’s in Alloa from 10am to 2pm.

Over half of all strokes can be caused by high blood pressure and it is estimated that over five million people across the UK don’t realise they have the condition.

Geoff Storer from Alloa Rotary said: "Know Your Blood Pressure Day on 22 April is all about raising awareness of the link between high blood pressure and stroke.

"Stroke strikes every five minutes in the UK, but with events like these, we hope to change this.

"A blood pressure test is quick and painless, and it could save your life."

Andrea Cail, director Scotland at the Stroke Association, said: "High blood pressure often has no symptoms, and is much more common than people think.

"That’s why we’re urging as many residents in Alloa as possible to take a moment and have theirs checked at our event on 22 April.

"A blood pressure check only takes a moment, and it’s such a simple way to reduce your risk of a stroke."