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H.E.A.L. - Henrie's Empowerment for Awareness and Life Improving Access to Life-Saving Prostate Cancer Screening Across Sheffield and Leeds
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

We are delivering a mobile clinical service offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) blood tests across communities in Sheffield and Leeds. This initiative aims to increase early detection of prostate cancer by bringing screening directly into local neighbourhoods. To ensure equitable access, we are seeking £5,000 to fund transport support for men who are unable to attend the mobile clinic independently. This will be delivered through a partnership with a local transport provider or volunteer driver organisation. Increase uptake of PSA screening in underserved communities Reduce inequalities in access to early cancer detection Enable earlier diagnosis and improved survival outcomes

Beneficiaries

  • Adults

    Men in deprived communities

  • Elderly / Old People

    Older men (most diagnoses occur age 60–79)

  • People with Disabilities

    Those with long-term health conditions or limited mobility

  • Number of beneficiaries - 100

    100–150 men supported with transport to attend PSA testing

  • Reach of your work

    Increased attendance, Reduced DNAs, earlier detection

Geographic reach

  • England: South Yorkshire

    Sheffield and Leeds

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

150

men,older men, Those with long-term health conditions

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£5,000.00

TIMELINE

May 2026 - Apr 2027

Project Outcome Targets

Increase attendance at PSA screening clinics Support early detection of prostate cancer

Reduce health inequalities in access to cancer screening

mprove health outcomes for at-risk men

Project Activities

  • Pre-booked return transport to mobile clinic locations

  • Door-to-door support for individuals with mobility challenges

  • work with GP practices- Men identified through GP referral as at higher risk

  • create awareness for residents in high-deprivation areas of Sheffield and Leeds

  • work with the mobile clinics- Flexible scheduling aligned with clinic appointments

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY will enable more men to access potentially life-saving screening, reduce inequalities, and improve £5,000 Flexible This project addresses a critical but often overlooked barrier to healthcare access.fund transport support for men
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 1: No Poverty UN SDG 5: Gender Equality UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 4: Quality Education
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Number of transport journeys provided Attendance rates among supported patients Patient feedback-access and experience

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

NA

no one is funding the project
OTHER PARTNERS

Inhealth

working with the mobile clinics in Sheffield and Leeds

Leeds Community Transport

work in partnership with established local providers such as Leeds Community Transport, alongside volunteer-led

Leeds Older People’s Forum

work jointly with organisations that support older people, Promoting the service through trusted channels