Charity help drivers tick over with free health checks
A local charity that raises awareness of heart disease ensured lorry drivers were ticking over when they provided free blood pressure and heart rhythm checks for more than 30 employees at the Hayes depot of Quattro (UK) Ltd in Southall Lane.
Ealing has one of the highest incidences of heart disease in the UK and Heartlink provide community advice and support to those living with the condition. The group, which has close ties with Ealing Hospital, also gives talks to local schools and businesses highlighting the preventative measures people can take through healthier lifestyles.
Heartlink volunteer Bernard Diamant said: “No-one thinks they are going to have a heart attack until they do, so providing these checks and advice about simple lifestyle changes gives people peace of mind and helps us spread the message.”