Events Archive
Our previous events we’ve organised.
Smear Saturdays 2026
We supported the return of Smear Saturdays, providing additional cervical screening appointments to help make this vital test more accessible. Cervical screening plays a crucial role in detecting early changes that could prevent cervical cancer, and these sessions aimed to encourage those who were overdue or had not yet attended their screening to take that important step.
Delivered in a supportive and welcoming environment, the sessions were led by a friendly clinical team who helped patients feel comfortable, informed, and reassured. Time was taken to answer questions and address any concerns, helping to reduce anxiety around the test and promote informed decision-making.
Smear Saturdays highlighted the importance of early detection and preventative care, supporting better health outcomes through increased screening uptake.
Prostate Cancer Talk 2025
On Monday 17th November, Bromsgrove PCN hosted an informative Prostate Cancer Talk with Paul and Phil, who shared their insights on the prostate journey.
Paul and Phil provided valuable information about symptoms, treatment, and support, and encouraged an open discussion with attendees. The session offered a safe space for people to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from one another.
It was a fantastic session with plenty of engagement, and the feedback has been really positive. A huge thank you to Paul and Phil for delivering such an engaging and informative talk, and to everyone who joined us and made the session a success. We hope to offer more opportunities like this in the future.
Get Online 2025
We hosted a series of NHS App support sessions at Bromsgrove Library as part of Get Online Week, offering free, friendly help to improve confidence with digital health tools. The sessions were designed to support people of all abilities, whether they were completely new to the NHS App or looking to better understand its features.
Attendees received guidance on downloading and using the NHS App, booking appointments, ordering repeat prescriptions, and viewing health records. The drop-in format allowed people to ask questions at their own pace and receive one-to-one support in a relaxed, non-judgemental environment.
These sessions helped to reduce barriers to digital access, empowering individuals to take greater control of their healthcare and feel more confident using online NHS services.
Breath Work Talk 2025
On Monday 15th September, we hosted an evening breathwork session focused on exploring the power of the breath to support relaxation, focus, and overall wellbeing. The session offered a gentle yet immersive introduction to breathwork, helping attendees understand how simple breathing techniques can positively impact stress levels, mental clarity, and emotional balance.
Guided by experienced instructors, participants were led through a series of breathing and mindfulness exercises designed to encourage calm, presence, and a deeper connection with the breath. The session was suitable for all levels, whether attendees were completely new to breathwork or looking to deepen their existing practice.
The talk created a calm, supportive environment where participants could unwind, learn practical self-care tools, and leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and more equipped to manage everyday stress.
Weekly Menopause Cafe 2025
We previously hosted a monthly Menopause Café, offering a relaxed and welcoming space for open conversations about menopause and perimenopause. These informal sessions were open to anyone experiencing symptoms, supporting someone else, or simply wanting to learn more in a friendly, non-clinical environment.
With no set agenda, the café encouraged honest discussion, shared experiences, and peer support. The sessions helped to normalise conversations around menopause, reduce stigma, and provide reassurance through connection with others who shared similar experiences.
Our Menopause Café was open to everyone and created a supportive community space focused on wellbeing, understanding, and mutual support.
Your Health Bus 2025
We hosted several community wellbeing events in partnership with local Health Buses, offering accessible health checks and practical support in a friendly, welcoming setting. These events provided an opportunity for residents to check in on their health, ask questions, and access advice without the pressure of a clinical environment.
Alongside the Health Bus services, attendees were able to take part in complementary wellbeing activities, including heart health talks, gentle guided exercise, and nutritional advice. The sessions focused on supporting heart health and overall wellbeing, particularly in later life, while encouraging small, achievable lifestyle changes.
The events created a supportive community atmosphere, helping people feel informed, empowered, and confident about taking positive steps towards their health.
Prostate Cancer Talk 2025
On 14th July, We hosted an engaging and informative menopause-focused talk centred on the importance of sleep, delivered for Bromsgrove & District Primary Care Network. The session explored how menopause can impact sleep quality and overall wellbeing, while offering practical, evidence-based tips to support better rest and healthier sleep habits.
Attendees gained a clearer understanding of why sleep is so vital during menopause, alongside realistic strategies that can be easily incorporated into everyday life. The talk created a supportive space for discussion, questions, and shared experiences, helping to normalise conversations around sleep, hormones, and wellbeing.
The speaker offers a range of wellbeing talks and workshops, including topics such as stress management, sleep health, and behaviour change, and can tailor sessions to meet the needs of different groups and organisations.
Menopause Cafe 2025
On Monday 3rd March the team at Bromsgrove PCN arranged an information evening for patients and residents in Bromsgrove about Menopause.
Sarah Edwards from Everyday Active discussed the benefits of exercise and movement to help navigate your way through the menopause and how important it is to undertake strength training to help with our bones as we get older.
Natalie, Sarah and Jane from the Bodi Barn discussed the benefits of Pilates and how it can help develop your core and pelvic floor muscles. Our final speaker was Karen Harker who discussed the hormone changes and the importance of a diet that looks like a rainbow!
Karen told us how the menopause in Japan is called ‘Konenki’ which translates as ‘Second Spring’.
We had a great turnout, all guests left with a goodie bag and some more knowledge on how to manage symptoms.
Smear Saturdays 2025
As a PCN we feel it is important to help patients who struggle to make time for a Smear Test during the week.
Certain careers such as teaching and public sector services can mean it is more difficult to leave work for health appointments.
We also recognise how challenging it can be for parents and carers who can only attend appointments at weekends.
We decided to hold 2 drop in clinics in January 2025 to help those patients who would like to receive their smear test at the weekend.
Our first was on Saturday 4th January, held at BHI Parkside in Bromsgrove. The clinic was ran from 8:30am - 12:30pm and we were based at Churchfields Surgery.
We saw 5 people at this clinic, feedback was really positive but we wanted more people to attend. We asked those who attended, how they heard about the clinic. The main response was Facebook, so we decided to increase our social media presence and promote our next clinic even more than previously.
The PCN Assistant Manager Laura, and PCN Finance Lead Liz, took to their phones and shared, shared, shared. They targeted community social media pages, the local newspaper and also contacted schools in the district asking them to share the information with their staff.
All of this marketing worked because on Saturday 18th January over 50 people turned up for our clinic at BHI Parkside, this time based at St Johns Surgery.
Sarah the PCN Manager created a feedback form for the 18th January and asked people to complete after their test. We received 28 responses.
It was fascinating to find out that 89% of attendees found out about the clinic by Facebook. This shows what a useful tool social media can be.
29% of people said they attended the clinic for the convenience, and 28% said it saved them having to call their practice to book in.
89% of people said they would recommend the drop in clinic to a family member or friend and we received some really positive comments in the feedback.
Our next clinic is on Saturday 1st March and will be based at Cornhill Surgery, Rubery.
This clinic will run slightly differently because of the capacity available within the surgery. Tickets can be reserved via Eventbrite for free and then a member of the team will call to book an appointment for a specific time slot. We are hoping this clinic will be just as successful as the last!
Social Prescribing Day
19th March 2025
Prostate Cancer Awareness Talk 2025
On Tuesday 4th February 2025 we held our first Prostate Cancer Awareness talk of 2025.
This is the second talk held with Kidderminster and Worcestershire Prostate Cancer Support Group. This time we held our talk in the day rather than the evening.
The talk was held at BHI Parkside which is in central Bromsgrove. Tickets were free and could be booked via Eventbrite or by emailing the generic PCN email (hwicb.bromsgrovepcn@nhs.net). On the day we had 15 patients attend which was a great turnout.
There were a few people who attended this talk who had been diagnosed with Prostate cancer either recently or previously. The group on the day were friendly and informal and it was really positive to see so many who attended feel comfortable to share their stories and experiences.
On the day Antonia from our Social Prescribing Team attended to be on hand to help anyone who is struggling with anxiety, loneliness and feels they require signposting to further support. Antonia chatted to a few people who attended and said she had some really positive conversations.
Sue and John from the PCN PPG were there on the day to help set up and support Laura Wilson with directing patients to the room. A big thankyou to them both for their help on the day and the lead up.
Health Bus of 2025!
On Wednesday 22nd January, Katie Kehoe (PCN Health and Wellbeing Partnership Co-ordinator), helped organise the first Health Bus of 2025.
The event took place at Clent Connect Hub and partners from all across the district attended. Age UK, Lifeline, Healthy Worcestershire and Citizens Advice are just some of the names there on the day.
Katie herself handed out resistance bands to those individuals who are interested in strengthening exercises.
Feedback received on the day was all really positive and there are talks of a Summer Health Bus to return to the Clent Connect Hub with a particular focus on family’s.
The bus provides services such as NHS Health Checks, GP Registration, Signposting, plus more.
For more information on the Health Bus, and where it will be travelling to next, please click the link below :
Prostate Cancer Awareness Talk 24th September 2024
On Tuesday 24th September 2024, Bromsgrove & District Primary Care Network PPG held their first ever Prostate Cancer Awareness Talk.
The PPG contacted Kidderminster & Worcestershire Prostate Cancer Support Group to see if they had anyone who would be able to attend. The group responded to say yes, they have 2 speakers and would be delighted to attend.
The talk was held at Bromsgrove Sports and Leisure Centre which is in central Bromsgrove. They opted for an evening event, 7pm - 8pm. Tickets were free and could be booked via Eventbrite or by emailing the generic PCN email (hwicb.bromsgrovepcn@nhs.net).
On the night over 30 people attended.
The PPG and Assistant Manager Laura Wilson were delighted with this turnout for their first event.
They received lots of great feedback about the talk. It was informative and friendly, and really encouraged men to advocate for themselves and spread awareness of this unfortunately common cancer.
The PPG also invited along the PCN Social Prescribing team to promote their service to those patients who attended. The Social Prescribers can help those individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and lonely. The PPG felt it was important for patients to know there is support around and that a Social Prescriber can help link them to various other support groups.
A massive thankyou must be given to Mary Symons and Philip Rudd from the Kidderminster and Worcestershire Prostate Cancer Support Group. They attend these events at no charge and give up their own time to help others and spread knowledge.
Laura Wilson would also like to give thanks to Susan Ayres and Mike Webley for their help on the evening, aswell as the Social Prescribing team, Georgia and Sara.
Please keep your eyes peeled for further events alongside the KWPCSG.
