On Saturday 02nd August, our teams and guest speakers including Yoga 4 All, Castlepoint Leisure, Essex Respite & Care Association, Community Energy Pathways and Therapy for You, hosted patients at a Health Open Day. They were able to have their annual health checks, receive vaccinations and access advice and talks – all without needing an appointment!
We had some lovely feedback from attendees:
“Very helpful and informative day!”
“Would love to attend another health day”
“Found it very interesting and enjoyable”
Our HCA performed health checks, including taking blood pressure, completing diabetic foot exams, and administering any pending vaccinations. And our ANP helped with diabetic, cholesterol and heart health check-ups.
Our Social Prescribers and Health and Wellbeing Coach also attended. They were there to provide non-urgent, non-clinical support. They helped patients who were feeling stressed, anxious, low of mood, lacking motivation and energy, feeling isolated and lonely. They worked with them to understand “what matters to them” and help to improve their health and wellbeing.
Our PCN Patient Participation Group volunteers were there to assist with general questions and support both at their stall and throughout the event.
Overall, while the event was small it meant that attendees were able to get important assistance and catch-up on vital check-ups all in one sitting this leads to more availability at our GP Surgeries!
