Stroke Survivor Urges Blood Pressure Checks

Former Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth, who suffered a stroke on New Year’s Day, is sounding the alarm about high blood pressure — a silent killer he didn’t know he had. At 47, the Leicester South MP, once shadow health secretary, now urges everyone — especially in Leicester — to get checked, warning that 24,000 locals may be unaware they’re at risk. His own experience — falling ill suddenly despite being fit and smoke-free — left him with partial blindness and stiffness, but he’s now rebuilding his life through rehab, piano, and Shakespeare. Ashworth’s message is clear: a simple blood pressure test could save your life. He also stresses that recovery is possible and thanks the NHS for its care — while calling for more awareness and accessible screenings across pharmacies, libraries, and community hubs to tackle the crisis in deprived and minority communities. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/882f6080ecbeeb31