“On the day” breast screening appointments are to be offered during a health event in Hull.
A Fit4Life day at Hull Royal Infirmary (HRI), on Friday, July 11, aims to help people with all kinds of health and fitness advice, with workshops and presentations, chats with health professionals and Q&A sessions. One of the features of the day will be breast screening appointments, offered there and then for anyone who meets the criteria.
Humberside Breast Screening has said that it may be that someone has missed their appointment, or has not had an invitation for screening yet, despite being over 50. In which case, the Fit4Life event will provide the chance to chat to the team about it.
Members of the team will outline the three-year rolling appointment process, advising when you should expect to be called for screening. If you have already missed your appointment, they may be able to screen you on the day.
Lesley Peacock, programme manager for Humberside Breast Screening, said: “We’ll be able to screen you on the day if you meet the right criteria and give you advice and information about the breast screening programme and how it works. We can tell you what to expect when you come for your appointment and help address any fears or concerns you may have about the actual screening process.
“We’ll be here to help you on the day, no matter what you’d like to ask.” Fit4Life is the first in a series of events offering the public the chance to speak to hospital-based experts about improving your wellbeing through smoking cessation, lifestyle choices, alcohol moderation, cancer screening and vaccination.
Chat to doctors, nurses, therapists and health teams about steps you can take right now to improve your lifestyle, promote better health and prevent serious illness such as strokes, cancer and heart problems. Fit4Life will be in the atrium of HRI’s new main entrance and in Nourish, the first-floor restaurant, from 10am to 4pm for:
- Workshops and presentations by NHS experts
- Q&A sessions on healthier lifestyles which reduce your risk of disease
- Information on cancer screening programmes
- Interactive sessions showing how AI is benefiting modern healthcare
- Opportunities to chat to experienced health professionals
Other Fit4Life events are planned for Castle Hill Hospital, Goole Hospital, Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby and Scunthorpe General Hospital over the coming months.
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