Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is bringing its Keeping Well van to nine Kellogg’s GAA Cύl Camps during July and August. Hosted by Fermanagh GAA, the local community is being encouraged to hop on board to have their health checked out for free at the following venues between 10am and 1.30pm.
Tuesday 19th July – Newtownbulter Camp
Wednesday 20th July – Belnaleck Camp
Thursday 21st July – Irvinestown (Bawnacre Centre)
Tuesday 26th July – Donagh Camp
Wednesday 27th July – Enniskillen (Brewster Park)
Thursday 28th July – Tempo Camp
Tuesday 2nd August – Erne Gaels (Belleek) Camp
Wednesday 3rd August – Belcoo Camp
Thursday 4th August – Derrygonnelly Camp
The Cancer Focus NI Keeping Well van is a mobile drop-in unit which brings health checks and cancer awareness sessions directly to workplaces, sports and community groups across Northern Ireland.
Gerry McElwee, Head of Cancer Prevention at Cancer Focus NI, said: “The resources available on our Keeping Well vans will help empower local people to take control of their own health and lower their risk of cancer.
“The sessions we offer are interactive, positive and designed so that everyone taking part see how they can proactively adopt a healthier lifestyle, step by step. And by offering these services on board a mobile unit that can travel to a community’s doorstep, we are able to reach out to even more people.”
The health checks available on board include blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar, carbon monoxide monitoring for smokers, BMI and a body composition analysis. The health awareness sessions are delivered on a one-to-one basis. Visitors are offered advice on improving health and are given information on the early signs and symptoms of various cancers.
Appointments take approximately 30 minutes. To have a health checks please come along to the venues detailed above, booking is not necessary.
To find out more information about the Cancer Focus NI Keeping Well van, or if you are a business or community group interested in bringing the service to your area, contact Cancer Focus NI on 028 9066 3281 or visit www.cancerfocusni.org.
Anyone who is concerned about cancer can call the Cancer Focus NI free helpline on 0800 783 3339 and speak to a specialist nurse.
