v KEEP FIT & HEALTHY WITH THE HERALD v Page 50 • The HERALD • 16th July 2026 The Waterside Physiotherapy & Osteopathy Clinic www.thewatersideclinic.co.uk Jon Eyres and Associates • NECK AND BACK PAIN • PREGNANCY RELATED PAIN • ACUPUNCTURE • ARTHRITIC PAIN • ALL SPORTS INJURIES • SHOULDER/ARM PAIN Treatment by Chartered Physiotherapists and Registered Osteopaths Registered with all major health insurers and HCPC Tel: 023 8020 7764 First Floor, South Street Centre, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6EB • Fully trained counsellor - Level 5 • 2 locations:- St Andrews, Dibden Purlieu and Central Southampton • A warm and welcoming approach • All issues welcome T. 07464 338882 www.gillianhoughtoncounselling.co.uk 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 www.kgpodiatry.co.uk Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Saints Legends Back NHS Bowel Screening Campaign A number of former Saints players are backing a new NHS bowel cancer screening campaign urging people aged 50 to 74 to complete their home testing kits, as almost one in three eligible people still do not return the potentially life-saving test. Former Saints players James Beattie, Mark Dennis, Jason Dodd, Pele, Glenn Cockerill, Jo Tessem, Mark Barrett and Ken Monkou gathered at a recent Saints Legends football match against Winchester City FC, where they discussed the importance of early detection. Mark Barrett said: “If you’re the same age group as me – 50 to 74, and you receive a bowel screening test kit, get it done please, it’s imperative. It doesn’t take long, and it could well save your life.” Ken Monkou said: “If you’ve received your home kit, please use it. I’ve done mine, and it makes a difference. Bowel screening saves lives.” e NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is available to everyone aged 50 to 74. Eligible people receive a free Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) kit through the post every two years. e simple test can be completed at home using a small sample of poo and helps identify signs of bowel cancer before symptoms develop. Matt Hayes, Medical Director at Wessex Cancer Alliance, said: “The bowel screening test is quick, hygienic and can be completed in the privacy of your own home. Screening saves lives, and we want everyone who receives a kit to take a few minutes to complete it and send it back.” Dr Richard Roope, GP Lead at Wessex Cancer Alliance, said: “Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, but when it is found early it is much easier to treat, and more likely to be cured. Bowel screening uptake is at record high levels, but the lowest uptake is with those aged 50 to 59, so we are particularly keen to encourage people in this age group to return their kits.” Most people who complete the FIT test will receive a normal result. However, screening can identify completing your test, visit: cancermatterswessex.nhs. uk/screening-for-bowel-cancer e Saints Legends also feature in a promotional lm to launch the campaign: https://youtu.be/ nPLeinQIZ5k?si=zQYc67tTgWfI8A4Q changes that may need further investigation, o en before symptoms appear. The test can also help spot changes that can be treated and prevent cancer from developing. Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, with almost 43,000 people diagnosed each year. It is also the second biggest cause of cancer death, accounting for more than 16,000 deaths annually. For more information about bowel screening and support with Waterside Health Walks Everyone is very welcome to go along and join in any of their free walks. Saturday 18th July, 10.30am, Wilverley Plain car park for a 4.5 mile walk; Thursday 23rd July, 3pm, Pig Bush for a 2.4 mile walk; Monday 27th July, 10am, Parc Pale#2 for a 2.7 mile walk and Thursday 6th August, 3pm, Tilery Road for a 2.7 mile walk. Please contact Mike Roberts on 023 8084 7461 or 07811 361319 for more information about the Waterside Health Walks group. Park Yoga In Romsey Free Park Yoga sessions are taking place in Romsey War Memorial Park every Sunday morning until 13th September, 9.30am–10.30am; look out for the large Park Yoga ag. On Sunday 19th July, the Park Yoga will change location to the eld behind Romsey Rapids. For more information visit: https://parkyoga.co/ romsey
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