Free health and wellbeing event in Hove

A free health and wellbeing event is taking place at St Richard’s Community Centre in Hove on Saturday 12 October from 10.30am until 1pm.

The event is being organised by The Hangleton & Knoll Project and West Hove Primary Care Network and sponsored by HERE, which runs the Sussex Musculoskeletal (MSK) Partnership. 

Support available

A range of support and advice will be available at the event, where residents can: 

• monitor their blood pressure and glucose levels
• get physiotherapy advice
• find out about cancer screening programmes
• meet health trainers, social prescribers, community pharmacists and other health professionals
• get digital health support including the NHS App

A number of limited treatments will be available, including ear acupuncture, hand massage, and shoulder and neck massage, which can be booked on the day.

Free refreshments and healthy snacks will also be provided. 

For more information, email claire.hines@hkproject.org.uk or call 01273 410858. 

A healthy city

Councillor Tristram Burden, Cabinet member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Service Transformation, said: “Good health starts in our communities, and we’re proud to be supporting this event, which aligns with our vision of ensuring that Brighton & Hove is a healthy city where everyone can thrive and live their best life. 

“This will offer residents a fantastic opportunity to seek face-to-face health and wellbeing advice and support from physiotherapists, health trainers, pharmacists and more. 

“It’s also a great example of how collaboration and partnership working between community organisations, health and social care teams can support residents' overall wellbeing.”