Stratford-on-Avon District Council is launching the first of its 2026 health screening events on Saturday 21 March, coinciding with National Screening Day (NSD) during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
The event will take place at Venture House, Avenue Farm Industrial Estate, Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0HR, running from 10am to 2pm.
For the second consecutive year, the District Council has partnered with the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT) to deliver a series of subsidised health screening opportunities for residents across the District. The programme offers simple but potentially life-saving blood tests for men and women aged 18 and over, enabling early detection and timely medical intervention.
Tests are available at a discounted rate of £14 each, supported by District Council funding, and include:
- PSA (Prostate Screening) for men over 40
- Diabetes screening for men and women aged 18+
- Cholesterol checks for men and women aged 18+
Appointments must be booked in advance at: https://sdc.mypsatests.org.uk/ or call 01926 419959 or email info@myhealthtests.org.uk
The 2025 screening programme demonstrated the significant value of proactive, community-based health checks. Across seven events, 1,137 tests were completed:
- 663 men underwent PSA testing, with 24% referred to their GP for further investigation
- 11% of all participants recorded blood sugar levels outside the normal range
- 80% had cholesterol readings requiring GP follow-up
These outcomes underline the vital role screening plays in enabling early diagnosis, empowering residents to seek timely medical advice, and improving long-term health outcomes.
Cllr Liz Coles, Housing and Customer Services Portfolio said: "We are proud to be continuing our partnership with the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust for a second year. Last year's results showed just how important these screenings are, with many residents discovering issues they would not otherwise have known about.
"By offering low-cost, accessible health checks, we are helping our communities take charge of their health and wellbeing. Launching this year's programme on National Screening Day is a powerful reminder of the difference early detection can make, and we encourage as many residents as possible to book a test."
A full list of all 2026 health screening events is available at: PSA Health Screening Events | Stratford-on-Avon District Council
