Residents in Bournemouth gathered at Slades Park Pavilion on 11 May 2026 for a community wellbeing event hosted by the North Bournemouth Primary Care Network. The drop-in session, held between 12pm and 2pm, was designed to connect local people with a variety of health and support services.
The event coincided with the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, which runs from 11 May to 17 May with the theme ‘Action: for yourself, for someone else, for all of us’. The Dorset Mental Health Forum is coordinating activities throughout the week to encourage community engagement with these topics.
During the event, ten local organisations provided guidance on subjects ranging from finance and energy advice to physical activity and medication management. Attendees were able to speak with representatives from Access Wellbeing, Citizens Advice, Active Dorset, Ridgewater Energy, Help and Care, Dorset Mental Health Support in Schools, BH Live, and LiveWell Dorset. The North Bournemouth PCN Pharmacy Team was also on-site to offer professional guidance.
The North Bournemouth Primary Care Network, which organised the gathering, brings together four local GP practices to provide integrated care for the area: Banks and Bearwood Medical Centre, Kinson Road Medical Centre, Talbot Medical Centre, and Village Surgery. Further information regarding future community support opportunities can be found via the North Bournemouth Primary Care Network website.
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