RESIDENTS are being encouraged to keep their hearts healthy with a free community event hosted by hospital staff.

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals is hosting the lifestyle event at the Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub and will give people the information that they need to look after their heart.

Consultant cardiologist, doctor Ahmed Farag, will explain the small steps that people can take to make a difference to their heart health.

Independent nutritionist doctor Tom Butler will give advice and tips on the importance of diet and nutrition in looking after your heart.

Visitors will also be able to talk to a smoking cessation advisor for information about services and get advice on how to take steps towards stopping smoking. Guests that attend will also be able to have an atrial fibrillation test which records the rate and rhythm of the heart.

Doctor Farag said: “We hope that people will come along to this event to get more information about the small changes that they can make to look after their heart.

"There is lots of support out there to help people make a difference to their own lives and avoid having to meet people like me at some point in the future."

Social media will also highlight the ways to look after your heart including stopping smoking, moving more, eating well and knowing your blood pressure and what has an impact on it.

Short films and tips from doctor Farag are currently appearing along with recipes and facts around heart disease.

The event will take place on Wednesday, March 4 from 4.30pm until 6.30pm

Refreshments will be served and there is free parking at the Hub.

To book to attend the event email whh.communications@nhs.net or book on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-your-heart-this-month-with-whh-tickets-95631264687