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WHAT THE DRIVERS TOLD US
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"I hale greasy food. I usually optforlhings like cereals and scrambled eggs on a morning."
"I really needed that health check. I have elevated blood-sugar levels. I'll go to the doctor this week.
"Staying fit is important tome. I go to the gym two or three times a week."
"Getting to a doctor is nigh on impossible out on the road. You just push a lot of things to the back of your mind because you don't have the time."
"Could you do a roadshow with these health checks? Bringing healthcare to drivers is just a fantastic idea."
"Would you be very offended if I left this, love? Veggies for breakfast... it's just not for me."
"When you go to the doctor you're there with something specific. When do you have just a general workover? This was a good opportunity to get an overall picture of your health."
"The porridge was lovely. I need to see whether I'm hungry in a couple of hours, though."
With special thanks to Yvonne Jones, Ken Donald and Murdo McDonald at the Nightowl truckstop in Wolverhampton for making our three-ring circus so welcome.