FARMERS WIRED FOR HEALTH AT MELTON MARKET

Thanks to the generosity of farming customers and supporters, the nursing support at Melton Mowbray Market will shortly be able to provide simple ECG heart health tests for farmers.

The Melton & Belvoir Agricultural Society, which organises the annual fatstock show and sale and the Market itself today presented cheques totalling £3,070 to the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (“LRSN”) help pay for the additional equipment. 

The LRSN provides a nurse at the Market on a fortnightly basis in a free unit shared with the Farming Community Network and this can provide an early warning system for farmers who often fall through the NHS net.  The nurse already provides blood pressure and cholesterol checks alongside a friendly chat and makes referrals if there is anything of concern. The addition of the simple ECG machine will only add to their ability to spot a problem or allay farmers’ concerns.

Hugh Brown, CEO of Melton Mowbray Market, said:

“It is clear that the nursing support at the Market is highly valued by our farming customers and they have generously donated to this cause.”

Jonathan Thompson, Chair of the Melton and Belvoir Agricultural Society, said:

“The Society acts to promote agriculture in the region for this and future generations.  As a result of a generous donation, we are delighted to support the LRSN nurses at Melton Mowbray Market.”

LRSN said:

“We are extremely grateful for the support of the Melton & Belvoir Agricultural Society, the Market and their members. The LRSN nursing team offer a vital service to the farming community, and we are excited to be able to add this new test to our offer. We know that many in the farming community struggle to prioritise their own health over the health of their business, stock or crops, so it’s important that the LRSN nurses are able to offer accessible routine health screening.”