CARDIAC SCREENING OFFER for club members – click here
Cardiac screening is at the heart of the Richmond Heavies Foundation. A core aim is to ensure that every opportunity is given to safeguard against undiagnosed heart conditions and thereby prevent tragedy within our rugby community.
Working together with a number of screening partners, we have put in place a fully funded cardiac screening programme offering a flexible, age-appropriate screening solution for all relevant (age 14+) playing and coaching members of Richmond FC.
In 2019, we screened 300 Richmond players and coaches, across 3 specific screening days at the club. Out of those screened, 10 people have had referrals and 2 people have had additional support from the Richmond Heavies Foundation to see a specialist cardiologist in light of difficulties identified only because of this programme.
The Richmond Heavies Foundation is committed to a long-term ongoing screening programme for all playing and coaching members of Richmond over the age of 14.
Cardiac screening is a quick and simple non-invasive test.
For more information on what is involved and what to expect, please click on the following links from two of our screening partners, Cardio Direct and CRY:
https://www.cardiodirect.com/investigations/#nav-ecg
https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/category/faq/
If you would like to get involved in one of our screening programmes, or to book a slot, please click the appropriate link to find out further details:
