Tuesday 3 March
This event was held for patients from St Austell Healthcare and Mevagissey Surgery that form part of the St Austell Healthcare Neighbourhood Health Area.
Venue: Chi Austel, White River Place, St Austell, PL25 5AZ
About the event
We welcomed over 200 local people – including primary school children – to our neighbourhood health and wellbeing event.
Residents were able to meet their local neighbourhood health team, in drop in and workshop sessions, to find out what is happening to improve and deliver health services closer to home.
Those attending were able to get their blood pressure and cholesterol checked and speak directly with a wide range of health and wellbeing organisations.
During the neighbourhood health workshop session we:
- Shared an update from the NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly health and care system on current priorities and local work underway.
- Explained the NHS 10 Year Plan and how we want to deliver its ambitions locally, at neighbourhood level.
- Introduced the local neighbourhood health teams, who they are and the roles they play.
- Shared an overview of local health needs and pressures, and invited reflections on what this looks like in your community.
We heard local people’s feedback and ideas on some bigger, longer-term questions including:
- What ideas, solutions or ‘fixes’ could help make a real difference locally?
- How do we create communities where it is easier to be healthy rather than sick?
- How can communities be supported to lead happier, healthier lives?
- What barriers do people and communities face in staying well?
Future neighbourhood health events coming soon!
We are planning a series of events with our partners for over 2026/27 and will be promoting these locally once final details are confirmed. You can also sign up for our Cornwall Together bulletin, sent monthly, to be kept informed about events and local health news.