The Our Future Health research programme is opening a mobile clinic so people in Chepstow can take part to help everyone live longer, healthier lives.

Our Future Health aims to make it easier for people in Chepstow to take part in health research and help people live longer, healthier lives.

One of these clinics will open in the Tesco car park on Station Road in Chepstow for two weeks. People will need to sign up to Our Future Health and book an appointment in advance. All Our Future Health clinic locations across the UK can be viewed on an interactive map here.

Our Future Health aims to transform the prevention, detection and treatment of conditions such as cancer, dementia and diabetes. With up to five million volunteers right across the UK, the goal is to create one of the most detailed pictures ever of people’s health.

At their clinic appointment, as well as having a blood sample and some physical measurements taken, volunteers will be offered information about their own health, including their blood pressure. The appointment lasts 15-20 minutes and will be conducted by a trained member of staff. As part of signing up, people will consent to Our Future Health linking to their medical records and will also complete a health and lifestyle questionnaire.

In the future, volunteers will also be given the option to receive feedback about their risk of some diseases and have the opportunity to take part in cutting-edge research studies. This video includes more information about what happens at the clinic appointment: What to expect from your Our Future Health appointment

Anyone over the age of 18 living in Wales can join by signing up online at ourfuturehealth.org.uk, completing an online health questionnaire, and booking a short clinic appointment.