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Free Heart Check for 14-35 y/os

greasythug
greasythug Posts: 237 Forumite
edited 5 May 2009 at 7:05PM in Freebies (no spend required)
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The charity 'Cardiac Risk in the Young' or CRY is offering free heart screenings to those between the ages of 14-35 at various places around the country. Simply pick a date and venue and book an appointment online.

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http://www.testmyheart.org/
Upcoming screening dates
For an appointment, click on any of the events listed below to access the online booking system.

O Launch event, 2nd May 2009 - Durham


O 3rd May 2009 - Durham
O 5th May 2009 - Newcastle
O 6th May 2009 - Newcastle
O 9th May 2009 - Newcastle
O 10th May 2009 - Newcastle
O 12th May 2009 - Liverpool
O 13th May 2009 - Liverpool
O 16th May 2009 - Manchester
O 17th May 2009 - Manchester
O 19th May 2009 - Sheffield
O 20th May 2009 - Sheffield
O 23rd May 2009 - Manchester
O 24th May 2009 - Manchester
O 26th May 2009 - Leeds
O 27th May 2009 - Leeds
O 30th May 2009 - Preston
O 31st May 2009 - Preston
O 2nd June 2009 - Nottingham
O 3rd June 2009 - Nottingham
O 6th June 2009 - London, Sidcup
O 7th June 2009 - London, Sidcup
O 20th June 2009 - Welwyn Garden City
O 21st June 2009 - Welwyn Garden City
O 27th June 2009 - London, Brentford
O 28th June 2009 - London, Brentford

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  • fatpiggy
    fatpiggy Posts: 388 Forumite
    I do hope people take advantage of this. A work colleague of mine aged only 43 collapsed and died while playing football with his mates the night before he was due to go on holiday with his family. A total tragedy.
  • xxlaurissaxx
    xxlaurissaxx Posts: 2,253 Forumite
    None in Scotland :(

    I really hope people use this. Its a great free service xx
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  • hamzramz
    hamzramz Posts: 283 Forumite
    shame there are none in essex! And we have heart disease in our family!!!
  • Kavanne
    Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
    why aren't they going anywhere south of the river?!
    Kavanne
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  • scorpiokitten
    scorpiokitten Posts: 1,785 Forumite
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    Thanks - Booked me and my fiance in for Manchester on the 24th. I'm not even 30 yet but ever curious if it's to do with my health! :)

    What a great idea this is and a great lil' find! Thanks OP.

    xx
  • lincolniteimpgf
    lincolniteimpgf Posts: 20 Forumite
    Yes, a very good idea. It is particularly relevant if any young person has fainted, had and palpitations or any dizzy spells or shortness of breath. Even if you think it’s nothing it’s worth getting checked out. But relevant for any young person even if you think you are completely healthy. Nonetheless, if something isn't diagnosed then it can't be treated.
  • staryshine
    staryshine Posts: 6 Forumite
    My brother died of an undetected heart condition aged 17. His 4 year old daughter also sufferes from it and our whole family are regularly checked out. We're the lucky ones. Because my brother died, his daughters condition was detected and she now has the chance to live a long and healthy life. We're massive supporters of CRY and they are an excellent organisation.

    If there isn't a free screening going on near you, then set one up for yourself! If you have a sports centre or large group of people then CRY will come and do a screening for you (see details on the website "www. c-r-y. org. uk" ) But if you have concerns then go to your doctor! It's so easy.
  • Amanda4242
    Amanda4242 Posts: 476 Forumite
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    I fully applaud this scheme, good find OP. I have Long QT Syndrome, which I found out about 6 years ago when I had a cardiac arrest at the age of 30. So had I been tested, I'd of found out before. I am one of the lucky ones, a lot of people with my condition don't know they have it and unfortunately have an arrest and don't wake up. So if you are in the age range, please go get tested :)
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  • KILL_BILL
    KILL_BILL Posts: 2,183 Forumite
    theres none in london itself ? :confused:

    sidcup is in kent and brentford is in middlesex.
  • sjb92
    sjb92 Posts: 60 Forumite
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    KILL_BILL wrote: »
    theres none in london itself ? :confused:

    sidcup is in kent and brentford is in middlesex.
    Brentford is Zone 4 (or zone 2 to Hammersmith and bus) so while it's hardly central London it's not in the sticks either!
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