A community health and well-being day was held at Preston Community Hub, and was organised and hosted by a local GP.

The GP of Stonyhill Medical Practice in Blackpool, Dr Faheem Shakur, raised £589 through donations to Rosemere Cancer Foundation, through this event.

The event offered day-long drop-ins with weight and blood pressure checks, diabetes screenings, health advice from professionals and seminars.

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Dr Shakur said: ““The purpose of the event was to connect people with their community while giving them the opportunity to gain valuable insights on health and well-being from medical professionals in an enjoyable, family-friendly setting.”

The event was described as “very well attended” and was open to the whole community.

In addition, The Mayor of Preston, Councillor Phil Crowe was amongst many who attended the event. 

Henna art, a bouncy castle, refreshments and an opportunity to donate to the Preston-based charity were a few of the range of engagements within the event.

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Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s events and community fundraiser, Yvonne Stott, said the event: “made learning about health and well-being fun, entertaining and accessible to the whole community.”

To watch a film capturing the day, you can watch below or tap to watch on YouTube

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