Hundreds queue in car park for heart checks

Hundreds of people turned out to get their heart health checked

Hundreds of people turned out for heart checks at a location chosen as a pilot for a screening hub.

Heart failure charity Pumping Marvellous launched the pop-up B.E.A.T Heart Health Day initiative in Stoke-on-Trent.

About 500 people queued outside the Tommy Cheadle's social club at Port Vale Football Club, despite being warned they would have to wait for two and a half hours.

Jenny Brough, clinical lead for heart failure at Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, said Stoke-on-Trent had historically been at high risk due to industry and lifestyle factors.

Jenny Brough from Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust said Stoke-on-Trent was at particular risk from heart disease

"We know that if we can spot these signs and symptoms early, we can prevent progression of disease and give patients a better outcome," she said.

Nick Hartshorne-Evans, the CEO of Pumping Marvellous, praised those who went along.

He said the turnout was higher than a similar event in Liverpool, despite that being held in the city centre.