The parents of Nathan Bryan, who tragically died aged 31 after a sudden cardiac arrest, have met a health minister and been promised steps to research the rollout of heart screening to under 35s.
Nathan Bryan, from Broughton, died from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) in February 2019.
Scunthorpe MP Holly Mumby-Croft led a debate on the topic in parliament on February 1 and as a result, a meeting was set up between health minister Neil O’Brien and Nathan’s parents Stephen and Gill Ayling. Ms Mumby-Croft and Anne Mackie, director of screening for Public Health England (PHE), were also part of the meeting in London on Wednesday, March 8.
Nathan’s parents have campaigned tirelessly for more heart screenings for young people. Despite four members of his family being affected by heart-related conditions, Nathan’s mum Gill was told by doctors he would not need testing for similar conditions.
“The meeting was constructive and we agreed on what we needed to do going forward. This is a step in the right direction to getting heart screening for young people who want it.”
