Local News
Issue 1032
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25th October 2018
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Life-saving NHS screening appointments available THE Venue in Stocksbridge will be hosting an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening clinic for men aged 65 and above on Thursday November 22. An AAA is a swelling of the main blood vessel in the body, the aorta, which can weaken and expand. There are no symptoms and if left untreated the swelling can lead to a rupture and a risk of death from internal bleeding. Clinicians are urging local men to get in touch and make an appointment for the quick, easy and painless five minute ultrasound scan. Babatunde Fakolade, AAA Screening Programme Coordinator for South Yorkshire and
Bassetlaw, said: “In England and Wales there are approximately 3,000 deaths each year in men aged 65 and over from AAAs. As there are no signs and symptoms of the illness, it’s crucial that those of this age take advantage of this potentially lifesaving scan.
“The test is a very simple check of the abdomen which takes just a few minutes and is completely painless and non-invasive. Results are given straight away, meaning you can pop in, be seen and enjoy the rest of your day.” Men in their 65th year are invited for AAA screening by letter, but men over 65 who have not previously been screened can make an appointment by contacting the South Yorkshire and
Bassetlaw AAA Screening Programme on 01709 649100. Gina Bastiani, organiser of the event, said: “I want to encourage all men local to Stocksbridge, Deepcar and other surrounding areas to book an appointment for this clinic. It’s just another way that you can give yourself a bit of an MOT and ensure you’re in good health.” The clinic will take place on Thursday November 22 at The Venue, 650 Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1AJ. Please note, appointments must be booked beforehand. For more information on AAAs, visit the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw website at: http://aaa.dbh.nhs. uk/
Stabbings in Stannington SHORTLY after 11pm on Saturday October 20, police were called to Stannington Road, Sheffield following reports of a stabbing.
A 17-year-old boy was found at the scene suffering stab wounds to his back and leg. He was taken to hospital
and later released following treatment.
While officers were at the hospital, an 18year-old man attended to seek treatment for a serious injury to his arm. It is believed these injuries were linked to the incident on Stannington Road.
The 18-year-old remains in hospital in a stable condition.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply and remains in custody for questioning. Detectives investigating the incident are ap-
pealing for anyone with information about the incident, or any witnesses to the attack, to come forward. Please contact 101 quoting incident 1093 of 20 October 2018, or alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
