Health research branches open in Brixton and Tooting

By Sophia Shade

Our Future Health has opened new branches in South London. The company is the UK’s largest health research programme which aims to discover and test more effective approaches to prevent a treat diseases.

The new clinics, which are part of the 194 across the UK, will be located in supermarket car parks in Tooting and Brixton. Our Future Health aims to complete necessary research to help treat conditions such as dementia, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. With up to five million volunteers across the UK, the goal is to create one of the most detailed pictures ever of people’s health.  

Volunteers will have a blood sample and physical measurements taken at their appointment, as well as an opportunity to learn more about their own health. This includes information like their blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

In the future, volunteers will also be able to take part in progressive research studies. 

Dr Raghib Ali, chief executive and chief medical officer of Our Future Health, said: “I’m thrilled to see the programme opening more clinics around the UK.

“We need all kinds of people to join Our Future Health, so health research can benefit all kinds of person.”

Anyone aged 18 or above can contribute to this crucial research by signing up online at ourfuturehealth.org.uk, completing an online health questionnaire, and booking a short clinic appointment. 

Pictured top: A Future Health Mobile Clinic (Picture: Our Future Health)