Drop-in Wellbeing Event

Join the West Dorset Community for a Day of Wellness in Bridport

Help & Care and the Jurassic Coast PCN invite West Dorset residents to a Drop-in Wellbeing Event at Bridport Youth & Community Centre on Gundry Lane on Friday June 14th, 10am to 3pm, hosting a variety of stands, demos and activities celebrating community health and wellness. No booking required. All welcome.

Talks:

LiveWell Dorset

10:30am - 11:30am: Tips on improving personal wellbeing.

Pharmacy Team

11:30am - 12:00pm: 'Manage Your Meds' and the BP@Home phone app for hypertension management.

Digital Care Coordinator

2:00pm - 12:30pm: Accessing the NHS App and other health apps.

Citizens Advice Bureau

12:30pm - 1:30pm: Energy efficiency advice, grants, and meter disputes.

Social Prescribing Team

1:30pm - 2:30pm: Non-clinical health and wellbeing resources.

Other Activities:

Café Area

Refreshments and socialising.

Mindfulness Activities

Promoting mental wellbeing.

Dementia Bus

Immersive dementia awareness sessions.

Blood Pressure Checks

Available throughout the event.

Tripudio demos

11:00am and 1:00pm: Gentle movement exercises suitable for all.

Forget-me-not

12.00pm: Activity demo for people living with dementia and their families.

Something for everyone:

Individuals with Hypertension: Learn about managing blood pressure and using the BP@Home app.

Carers: Access resources and support to help manage caregiving responsibilities.

People with Dementia and their Families: Gain insights and understanding through the Dementia Bus.

Individuals with Chronic Pain: Explore non-clinical resources for managing pain.

Anyone Seeking to improve their Health and Wellbeing

For More Information:

Email: jcsocialprescribing@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

Phone: 01308 428943

Directions to the Venue:

Bridport Youth and Community Centre, Gundry Lane, Bridport, DT6 3RL 
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Parking is not available on site but the following car parks are nearby:

Rope Walks (Waitrose) car park (0.1 miles)

South Street car park (0.2 miles)

West Street car park (0.3 miles)

Exhibitors:

• Jurassic Coast PCN
• Help and Care
• Age UK
• Dorset Fire and Rescue
• LiveWell Dorset
• Memory Assessment Service
• Steps2Wellbeing
• Carer Support Dorset
• Alzheimers Society
• Dorset Digital Champions
• Dorset Council Aging Well
• Help and Kindness
• Citizens Advice
• Royal Voluntary Service Home Library
• DCH Patient Experience
• Adult Access
• Agincare
• Bridport United Church
• The CowShed
• Stroke Club
• Dorset Pain Management Service
• Tripudio
• Rethink
• Conquest Arts
• Dorset Volunteer Centre