“The Beat Goes On” – Local charity continues life-saving work with community grants support

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Scunthorpe based community group The Beat Goes On was named one of the recipients of this year’s community grants project, which saw a record-breaking 71 applications.

Founded in late 2021 by Gill and her husband following the tragic loss of their son Nathan to Young Sudden Cardiac Death (YSCD) at just 31 years old, The Beat Goes On is dedicated to raising awareness of YSCD and funding cardiac screenings for young people aged 14–35 in the local community.

YSCD is the leading natural cause of death among young people in the UK, claiming the lives of at least 12 apparently healthy individuals each week. Alarmingly, 80% of these young people show no prior symptoms, yet 90% could potentially be saved through early cardiac screening.

 Currently, the NHS does not offer routine cardiac screening unless symptoms are present.

In partnership with the national charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), The Beat Goes On has already made a significant impact:

  • January 2023: Funded 186 cardiac screening appointments at Hope House, Scunthorpe.
    • 12 young people were referred for further investigation.
    • One young woman was diagnosed with a hole in the heart requiring surgery. 
  • July 2024: Funded 205 additional screenings.
    • 20 young people were referred for further cardiac investigation. 
  • May 2025: Scheduled 200 screenings in Scunthorpe, conducted by CRY clinicians. 

Each screening includes a private medical questionnaire, an electrocardiogram (ECG), and in some cases, an echocardiogram. Every participant receives a private consultation with a CRY cardiologist.

September 2025 Screenings – Now Open

The Beat Goes On is pleased to announce that cardiac screening appointments for the 23 and 24 of September 2025 are now open. A limited number of appointments are available. (You have to be aged between 14 and 35)

For more information or to request an appointment, please contact: thebeatgoeson31@outlook.com

You can visit keep up to date with everything they’re doing by following them on facebook: The Beat Goes on 31