More free lifesaving heart screening days announced for 2027 following successful Scunthorpe event

Two additional cardiac screening days have been announced for 2027 after more than 100 young people attended a recent lifesaving event at The Arc in Scunthorpe.

The screenings, delivered by local charity The Beat Goes On 31 in partnership with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and supported by us, proved once again just how vital early detection can be for young people aged 14 to 35.

Following the huge demand for places and significant clinical findings from the day, organisers have now confirmed two further screening dates for 2027 – Tuesday 2 February and Tuesday 8 June.

Demand is expected to be high once again, with young people and families encouraged to book early when registration opens.

The latest screening event identified several potentially serious heart conditions, leading to:

• Four cardiac referrals
• Seven people requiring further investigations
• The discovery of a 14-year-old with holes in their heart
• Several young people identified with irregular heart rhythms

These findings highlight the importance of routine cardiac screening, particularly as many serious heart conditions display no symptoms.

Gill Ayling, Co-Founder of The Beat Goes On 31, said: “Every screening day reminds us exactly why this work is so important. The fact that we identified a young person with holes in their heart, alongside several others requiring further investigation or specialist referrals, show how these events save lives.

“Most of the young people we see feel completely healthy and have no idea there could be an underlying problem. Early detection gives them the opportunity to receive treatment, monitoring and support before something potentially tragic happens.

“We’re delighted to be able to announce two more screening days in 2027 and would encourage anyone eligible to book a place when bookings open. And of course, we’d like to thank CRY and Ongo for helping to make them happen.”

The Beat Goes On 31 was established by Gill and Steve Ayling following the sudden and devastating loss of their son Nathan at the age of 31. Since then, the charity has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of undiagnosed heart conditions and fund cardiac screenings for young people across the region.

Every screening includes a confidential medical questionnaire, an electrocardiogram (ECG) and a consultation with specialist clinicians. Where necessary, further tests and referrals are arranged on the day.

Victoria Bradshaw, Team Leader at The Arc said: “We’re incredibly proud to continue working alongside The Beat Goes On 31 and helping make these screenings accessible to local young people. We would encourage anyone eligible to take advantage of this opportunity.”

“The results from the latest screening day show the difference these events make. Knowing that serious conditions were identified and young people can now access the medical care they need reinforces why supporting this initiative is so important.”

The new 2027 events will once again take place at The Arc in Scunthorpe, providing more young people with access to potentially lifesaving checks and helping to prevent undiagnosed heart conditions from going unnoticed.

Further booking information will be announced closer to each event date on The Beat Goes on 31 Facebook page.

Details to book are coming soon, keep an eye out!