Chris Howell, the landlord at the Oak Inn at Staplow, has issued a plea to residents of Ledbury and afar to attend a Heart Screening Day at Ledbury Football Club on Saturday, November 22, which will offer over-25s the chance to undergo a “stress-free” electrocardiogram (ECG), followed by an echocardiogram.
Mr Howell became the charity’s Herefordshire ambassador six months ago, but has known the organisation for over a decade, having previously attended functions in his home town of Cardiff.
Calon Hearts UK is a Wales-based charity which is on a mission to ensure that not only every community has access to a defibrillator, but that more people are trained in CPR, and that others have access to heart screenings, which can identify underlying conditions.
Those wishing to learn more or book their appointment are asked to visit this website: Screenings | Calon Hearts
Attendees will undergo a consultation, where they will be walked through their results and given professional advice- a service the charity says should appeal not just to athletes, but also anyone looking to be more health-conscious.
The cost of the screening amounts to £299, which the charity says is a significant reduction compared to services offered by private healthcare providers, which can rack up to over £1,000.
The charity installed a defibrillator outside the pub after the team raised £2,000 by taking donations for its ‘Valentines Tree’, where customers could leave romantic messages for their loved ones.
