For a second year, Stratford-on-Avon District Council has joined together with the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT) to offer a series of health screening events for both men and women across the District.

The events enable men and women to have a number of health tests from a simple blood test, allowing them to, where necessary, seek further advice or action via their GP.

The tests on offer cost £14 each, subsidised by the District Council and are:

• For men over 40 - PSA (Prostate Screening)
• For men and women aged 18 and over - diabetes and cholesterol

The events are taking place at:

• Saturday 18 April at Lighthorne Heath Village Hall, Valiant Close, CV33 9UF
• Saturday 9 May at Graham Adams Centre, St James Road, Southam, CV47 0LY
• Saturday 30 May at Wellesbourne Village Hall, School Road, CV35 9NH
• Saturday 20 June at Shipston Scout Hut, New Street, CV36 4EW
• Saturday 18 July at the Greig Hall, Kinwarton Road, Alcester, B49 6AD
• Saturday 19 September at Studley Village Hall, High Street, B80 7HJ
• Saturday 17 October at Stratford Leisure Centre, Bridgeway, CV37 6YX
• Saturday 7 November at Henley-in-Arden Memorial Hall, Station Road, B95 5JP

The events run from 10am until 2pm at each of the locations and residents are able to book at a discounted rate of £14 for each test.

Spaces are limited and need to be booked in advanced at: https://sdc.mypsatests.org.uk

The first event in the District Council's 2026 health screening programme took place on Saturday 21 March at Stratford Town Trust Community Hub (Venture House), coinciding with National Screening Day (NSD), with all 140 appointments booked.

Last year's health screening events delivered significant results, with a total of 1,137 tests carried out across PSA, diabetes and cholesterol checks. 663 men participated in PSA testing, with 24% referred to their GP for further investigation, an important step in supporting early diagnosis and treatment. The screenings also revealed that 11% of participants had blood sugar levels outside the normal range, while a significant 80% showed cholesterol readings requiring follow-up with their GP.

Cllr Liz Coles, Housing and Customer Services Portfolio said: "The response to last year's health screening events was outstanding, and the results underline just how vital these checks are. By identifying early signs of potential health issues, from elevated PSA levels to concerns around blood sugar and cholesterol, we've helped many people take proactive steps toward better health.

"We're proud to be running the programme again this year and encourage everyone to make use of this potentially life-saving opportunity."

For more information and to book please visit https://sdc.mypsatests.org.uk or call 01926 419959 or email info@myhealthtests.org.uk