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Our Community Wellbeing Lead, Rachel Davies, recently joined the ‘Together for Health’ event to offer free health checks and meet the local community.
Free community health checks give people a quick, easy way to understand their health, without needing an appointment. They also open the door to conversations that might not happen otherwise.
That’s why GoodOaks Homecare Bournemouth and Poole was proud to take part in ‘Together for Health’ recently.
Key takeaways
- GoodOaks Homecare Bournemouth and Poole offered free health checks at the ‘Together for Health’ community event
- The event was run by BPC Indian Community, with Community Action Network (CAN) and Dorset HealthCare
- Rachel Davies worked alongside LiveWell Dorset to help local people get to know their health numbers
- Events like this help build trust and make local support easier to reach
Together for Health: Free community health checks in Bournemouth and Poole
‘Together for Health’ was a community insight and engagement event, organised by BPC Indian Community in partnership with Community Action Network and Dorset HealthCare. The aim was simple. Give people a relaxed, welcoming space to share their experiences, ask questions and talk openly about health, wellbeing and access to services.
There was plenty going on, from yoga and dance to delicious food made by local volunteers. It was a warm, friendly day with a real sense of community.
Free health checks on the day
Rachel Davies, Community Wellbeing Lead at GoodOaks Homecare Bournemouth and Poole, spent the day offering free health checks alongside the team from LiveWell Dorset.
Using the Whzan Blue Box, Rachel checked people’s blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, breathing rate and temperature in just a few minutes. Each person came away with a clearer picture of their health, and lots of good conversations followed about staying well and where to find local support.
It’s the same technology our care professionals use for the free health checks we offer to our clients at home.
Why partnership matters
When community groups and local services work together, support becomes easier to access for everyone. People feel heard, and services gain a better understanding of what their community really needs.
For GoodOaks Homecare, being part of local life is at the heart of what we do. Partnership is one of the core values behind The GoodOaks Way, and events like this are a lovely reminder of why.
A big thank you to BPC Indian Community for inviting us, to CAN and Dorset HealthCare for bringing everyone together, and to LiveWell Dorset for working alongside us.
Frequently asked questions
1. Where can I get a free health check in Bournemouth and Poole?
If you’re aged 40 to 74, you may be eligible for a free NHS Health Check through your GP. Community events and services like LiveWell Dorset can also offer support. If you’re a client of GoodOaks Homecare, you can access this free as part of the service.Â
2. What is LiveWell Dorset?
LiveWell Dorset is a free local service that helps people make healthy changes, such as getting more active or stopping smoking.
3. How can homecare help someone stay well at home?
Homecare offers flexible support that fits around each person’s routine. Visiting homecare can help with everyday tasks like meals, personal care and medication, while live-in care provides round-the-clock support at home. Companionship care helps people stay connected to their community, and our dementia care supports people to live well in familiar surroundings. We also offer respite care for family carers and after hospital care to help people settle back home.
4. Does GoodOaks Homecare attend local community events?
Yes. Our Bournemouth and Poole team regularly gets involved in local events, and we always enjoy meeting people in our community.
Here to help
Whether you’re looking for companionship visits, visiting homecare, live-in care or dementia care, our friendly GoodOaks Homecare Bournemouth and Poole team is here to help.
Get in touch for a no-pressure chat about support at home.
