On Saturday 16 August 2025, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust hosted a cardiac screening programme in partnership with the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) at the North Kent Community Diagnostic Centre.
Organised by DGT's Lead Physiologist, Robert Sargent, the event was aimed at young people aged 14–35 and was fully booked with 100 patients attending on the day. Each participant received an electrocardiogram (ECG) to check the electrical activity of the heart, and where required, an echocardiogram and physical examination were also carried out by CRY’s specialist team.
It proved to be a hugely successful day, helping to raise awareness of sudden cardiac death and the importance of early detection of hidden heart conditions. Several attendees were referred for further investigations following their screening, highlighting the vital role of this programme in safeguarding young people’s health.
We are grateful to CRY for their expertise and commitment, to Valley Hospital Charity and all our staff and volunteers who made this important community event possible.