Community Research and Support 2024-5

Summary

We hosted 27 health Information workshops for residents from communities experiencing health inequalities. These events took place in community settings, were delivered by clinicians and health professionals, and were designed to empower participants to take charge of their health.

• Workshop topics included cancer awareness, diabetes, hypertension, menopause, mental health, and winter wellness.
• 136 of the 142 participants of cancer awareness workshops said they were more confident about checking for signs of cancer, and 103 said they had changed their attitude towards screening, or were making changes to their diet and lifestyle, as a result of attending.
• 89 of 91 participants of winter wellness workshops felt more confident about accessing support. All 92 participants of the menopause and mental health workshops said the same.
• 42 of 43 diabetes workshop participants and all 26 who attended the hypertension workshops said they were making lifestyle changes as a result of what they’d learned.