Free Pop-Up Event in Boscombe High Street
On Monday 6th October, staff and students from Health Sciences University opened the doors to its 6-day health and support pop-up event at the Boscombe Arts Depot in Boscombe High Street, at 616-622 Christchurch Road, opposite Costa Coffee. The event is aimed at fostering positive health and community well-being and is a one-stop shop to allow people to access free health and support advice all under one roof. Running for 6 days from Monday 6th until Saturday 11th October, from 10 am to 4 pm, the local community will have access to a range of free services provided by Health Sciences University students and staff. Community Action Network and Help & Care will also be at the pop-up event throughout the week, providing additional support and advice.
The pop-up event offers a range of free health and support services, including both practical health tests as well as interactive sessions. The services and information at the pop-up event are being provided by the Health Sciences University together with local partners CAN (Community Action Network) and Help & Care.
The free services provided by Health Sciences University students and staff include NHS health checks for those aged 40-74, chiropractic triage, dietetics, physio health, blood pressure and BMI checking, exercise and massage sessions, podiatry, speech and language therapy and children & babies triage.
Chiropractic Clinic Lead at Health Sciences University and one of the organisers of the event, Daniel Heritage, said: “As Health Sciences University is based in the centre of Boscombe, it is important to support our local community, offering a range of healthcare services, as well as providing a unique learning experience for our students.
It is also really important for us to work with our community partners who can provide additional support and signpost people to a wide range of other services, so members of the Boscombe community can get the support and care they need.”
Members of the public are invited to drop in between 10 am – 4 pm from 6th to 11th October inclusive during the health and support pop-up event at the Boscombe Arts Depot, 616-622 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4BP. A daily timetable of services and events is published on the HSU website: Timetable and Schedule of Events
