The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust recently received recognition from North Wales Police for our successful partnership promoting prostate cancer screening. This collaboration was celebrated at Mold Police Station on May 30th, highlighting the critical importance of early detection in safeguarding men’s health.
Since 2019, GFCT has been working with North Wales Police to offer PSA test screenings to male officers and staff over 40. The PSA test, a simple blood test, can detect early signs of prostate cancer. This initiative, pioneered by North Wales Police, has become a model for other police forces across the UK.
During the event, Susan Hart, a Trustee of GFCT, and North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Andy Dunbobbin observed a screening session and underscored the positive impact of the program.
“It is important for all organisations to value the health and wellbeing of their staff and the police is no different. As well as ensuring officers and staff feel both in good health and in good spirits, screening sessions like this also mean they are also able to serve the people of the region more effectively and detect any issues early.” – Dunbobbin
The program, which began under the leadership of former Head of Medical Services and Wellbeing Maria Hughes, has already saved 12 lives within North Wales Police by identifying potential issues early. This success story is a testament to the proactive approach of the police force and the dedication of GFCT to raise awareness and promote early detection of prostate cancer.
Pictured: Neil Ackers – Risk and Business Continuity Lead, Andy Dunbobbin – Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales, Susan Hart – Trustee for GFCT, Maria Hughes – Former Head of Medical Services and Wellbeing, Martyn Rice – People and Organisational Development.
Our charity, in collaboration with our partners, has tested over 138,557 men and identified over 3,027 cases of cancer that might have otherwise gone undetected.
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