Marking World Cancer Day with Medical Detection Dogs at Brampton Manor
On 4th February, Brampton Manor marked World Cancer Day with a special visit from David and Richard, two dedicated volunteers from Medical Detection Dogs, a charity making groundbreaking progress in early disease detection.
The event brought both inspiration and education to the home, as David and Richard shared updates on how these incredible dogs are trained to detect subtle scent changes linked to diseases such as Parkinson’s, bowel cancer, prostate cancer, and bacterial infections. Remarkably, these highly skilled dogs can currently identify 28 different medical conditions.
In addition to disease detection, the charity also trains Medical Alert Assistance Dogs. These life-saving dogs support people with complex health conditions such as Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) and Addison’s disease, alerting them to potential medical emergencies before symptoms worsen.
Brampton Manor has proudly supported this vital charity over the past year, raising £130 during the last collection. Reflecting on the visit, Home Manager Akhi Goswami said, “Our partnership with Medical Detection Dogs is truly meaningful. Seeing the impact these dogs have on people’s lives is both humbling and inspiring. The residents were deeply moved by the stories shared, and we’re honoured to support such a life-changing organisation.”
If you’d like to contribute to this cause, there is a donation box in the reception, or you can visit www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk to make a direct donation.
Together, we’re raising awareness and funds for innovative solutions that have the potential to change lives.
