Herald - Issue 473

Page 46 • The HERALD • 24th April 2025 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Treatments include: Nail trimmings/filing Reduction of thickened nails Corns/Callus Ingrown toe nails Diabetic Foot Care Mini Foot massage For appointments please call Chloe 07587 071367 Appointments also available at The Waterside Foot Clinic, 177 long lane, Holbury SO45 2PA Chloe’s Foot Care Mobile Foot health practitioner CHIROPODY/PODIATRY 07895 691290 Kerry Grassick BSc (Hons) Podiatry MRCPod KG PODIATRY First Floor, South Street Shopping Centre, Hythe SO45 6EB * LIFT ACCESS * Email: kerrythepodiatrist@gmail.com FOUR SEASONS DENTURE CENTRE MORE THAN JUST A DENTAL LABORATORY If you want the best quality dentures in a relaxed, friendly and professional environment then call today for a free consultation Tel: 023 8084 6443 Mobile: 07919 074360 1 HOUR DENTURE REPAIRS North Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton SO45 4RE NEED NEW DENTURES? GET BACK TO FEELING YOUR BEST WITH HYTHE & TOTTON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Also Offer: CHIROPODY/PODIATRY with Fiona Cann MSc, MRCPod 8 Drummond Court, Prospect Place, Hythe (Opposite Hythe Ferry) 023 8020 7826 244 Ringwood Road, Totton 023 8086 3612 Cardiac Charity Relaunches Its Campaign To Raise Awareness For Heart Health Cardiac charity Heartbeat has o cially re-launched its 2025 Healthy Heart campaign in partnership with Peter Cooper Motor Group’s showrooms across the South. is initiative aims to promote heart health in the workplace by partnering with local employers to o er comprehensive Healthy Heart checks for their sta . In addition to these health assessments, employees to overlook. We are deeply committed to supporting our employees in leading healthier lives and ensuring they have access to vital health checks that could make a real difference. That’s why we signed up to Heartbeat’s Healthy Heart checks. It’s so easy because they come to us, and we know we can rely on their expertise.” Healthy Heart checks are a regular feature of Heartbeat’s calendar, and any organisation can sign up. Costs are highly competitive and can either be met wholly by employers or shared with employees. Tests include a cholesterol/HDL check, blood pressure check, glucose test, BMI and atrial brillation test as well as a health talk. Also included is advice on smoking, exercise, nutrition and diet, and alcohol consumption. e charity is also o ering individuals who would like to get checked out the chance to attend clinic sessions. To nd out more and sign up for a Healthy Heart check, business and individuals can visit: www. heartbeat.co.uk will receive expert advice and practical guidance on lifestyle changes to help prevent or reduce the risk of heart disease. By bringing heart health awareness directly into the workplace, Heartbeat hopes to encourage long-term well-being and proactive healthcare among employees. Heartbeat relaunched its 2025 Healthy Heart campaign by providing cardiac health checks to all 290 employees across Peter Cooper Motor Group’s nine locations. e initiative began at the Shirley branch, with the rst screenings conducted by Heartbeat’s specialist Healthy Heart Nurses, before continuing at the company’s Hedge End headquarters. “Healthy Heart checks take just 10 to 15 minutes, a small moment in your day that could make a lifechanging difference,” said Tanya Harder, Community Fundraising and Marketing Manager at Heartbeat. “These quick and simple checks can play a vital role in detecting potential heart issues early, while also empowering businesses to support their employees in leading healthier, heart-conscious lifestyles.” Specialist cardiac nurses from University Hospital Southampton, accompanied by a Heartbeat representative, visit participating businesses to conduct a series of health checks for employees. In addition to performing the assessments, the nurses provide expert health advice, and any employees with concerns are encouraged to follow up with their GP. Businesses also have the option to schedule a follow-up visit between eight months and a year later to monitor progress and reinforce heart health awareness. Darren Cooper, Managing Director of Peter Cooper Group, emphasised the importance of heart health, saying: “Taking care of your heart is essential, yet it’s so easy The Peter Cooper team have received their healthy heart check from Heartbeat Parkinson’s Support e New Forest Branch of Parkinson’s UK welcome all Parkinson’s people and their Carers to join their fun chair-based exercise classes. ese classes are held Tuesdays at 10.30am and most Thursdays at 2pm at the Boldre War Memorial Hall, Pilley, SO41 5QG. £3 per class (Carers free). e New Forest Branch of Parkinson’s UK meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Boldre War Memorial Hall, Pilley, SO41 5QG from 2pm to 4.30pm. Friendly support, information and social activities are available for all people with Parkinson’s, their Carers, families and friends. All new members are very welcome. No membership fees, but voluntary donations always welcome. Contact: 07595 927299 or visit: www.parkinsonsnewforest.org.uk

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