Lifesaving heart screenings available for more young people this summer, as we join forces with The Beat Goes On 31

We’ve teamed up with local charity The Beat Goes On 31 to deliver free, life‑saving cardiac screenings to over 50 local people this summer.

The event will take place on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at The Arc in Scunthorpe, with tenants and members of the community aged 14–35 being encouraged to sign up and get checked.

Working alongside their national partner Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), The Beat Goes On 31 helps fund and deliver screenings that detect heart conditions, many of which show no symptoms and could otherwise go unnoticed.

The charity was founded by Gill and Steve Ayling after the sudden and tragic loss of their son Nathan at age 31. Since then, they have funded hundreds of screenings for young people, with several referred for further medical investigation, potentially saving lives through early detection.

Every week in the UK, 12 young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions, with 80% showing no prior symptoms. Yet research shows that 90% of cases could be prevented with routine cardiac screening.  

Each screening includes a private medical questionnaire, an electrocardiogram (ECG) and a consultation with a specialist cardiologist. Further tests such as an echocardiogram are also provided, along with advice and referral for follow‑up care.

We’ve supported The Beat Goes On 31 previously through its Community Grants programme, recognising the enormous impact the charity has on community health and early intervention.

Leah Gillott, PR & Communications Officer here at Ongo, recently volunteered with the charity and saw first‑hand the compassion, professionalism and determination behind its mission. She said: “I’m really proud that we’re able to support The Beat Goes On 31 with their upcoming screening day.

“These checks are so important and genuinely save lives, so bringing them to a community where Ongo has so many tenants and young people is amazing. It means even more people can access the reassurance and early detection they deserve.

Gill Ayling, Co‑Founder of The Beat Goes On 31 commented: “We’re incredibly grateful that Ongo is supporting our charity once again, it truly means so much to us.

“We will never stop campaigning for the government to introduce mandatory cardiac screenings for young people, and we currently have a live petition calling for this change so please sign this if you can.

“We’re excited for another busy screening day and can’t wait to see lots of people there in July.”

This collaborative event reflects a shared commitment by both organisations to support healthier, safer communities through early detection and prevention. By offering these screenings, they hope to give local families greater peace of mind and reduce the number of young lives lost to undiagnosed heart conditions.

Appointments are free but must be booked in advance. To do so please email thebeatgoeson31@outlook.com with name, age and telephone number for the person requesting a screening.

To sign The Beat Goes On 31 current petition calling for the government to introduce mandatory screenings for young people, head to: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750999