Since May, Stratford-on-Avon District Council has been working together with the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT) offering a series of health screening events for both men and women across the District.
The events, for Stratford-on-Avon District residents, 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
So far, 636 tests have been carried out at the events in Stratford, Studley, Southam and Alcester. A total of 373 men have taken part in the prostate cancer screening programme, with 83 referred for further tests via their GP. The screenings for diabetes and cholesterol have also yielded important results, with 14% and 75% of participants respectively identified as having levels outside the normal range and advised to follow up with their GP.
The events are continuing to take place with venues being added in Shipston and Henley-in-Arden.
The next events are taking place at:
- Saturday 13 September at Stratford Leisure Centre
- Saturday 11 October at Shipston Scout Hut, New Street, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4EW
- Saturday 22 November at Henley-in-Arden Memorial Hall, Station Road, Henley in Arden, B95 5JP
The events run from 10am until 2pm at each of the locations and people 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/
Cllr Liz Coles, Housing and Customer Services Portfolio said: "It is really good to see people taking advantage of this health screening initiative that we have organised together with the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust, offering residents across Stratford-on-Avon District the opportunity to access blood tests at a concessionary rate, with a focus on early detection of prostate cancer, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
"It is all part of our ongoing commitment to supporting residents in living full and healthy lives. We know, early detection significantly improves access to timely support and treatment, and we are looking to build on this programme for next year.
"If you haven't already, I would strongly encourage all those residents who are eligible to take advantage of these screening events."
For more information please visit https://sdc.mypsatests.org.uk or call 01926 419959 or email info@myhealthtests.org.uk
Information is also available on the District Council's website: PSA Health Screening Events | Stratford-on-Avon District Council
