I visited a community health event in Williamson Square today – a big success; with massages, healthy food giveaways, dance, tai chi and health checks.
The National Asbestos Helpline in support of the British Lung Foundation brought their health check coach to the Square to promote healthy lungs and asbestos awareness.
The NHS Community Health Ambassador Team had a beach theme with a sun awareness event (with nurses checking freckles); plus blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol checks, dental health, alcohol and drug awareness. I chatted with Craig Howell, from the National Asbestos Helpline, and Dr Richard Jarvis from the Health Protection Authority, who are very passionate about their roles in public health.
Over 400 people asked for information on asbestos exposure and 120 people were checked for signs of skin cancer. Congratulations to all involved.
