Hillside Bridge Medical Centre in Bradford welcomed more than 150 people to its Community Health Event on 20th May, in what was the most successful event held at the centre to date. Led by CHP’s local Operations and Relationship Manager, two GP practices on site, and other health and wellbeing organisations, the event demonstrated the strong partnerships and networks that have been developed. It also highlights how NHS LIFT buildings are essential community hubs for prevention, education, and encouraging connections for residents.
Empowering community event supporting diverse communities
Hillside Bridge Medical Centre serves inner city Bradford, with a majority south Asian population, with high health needs and chronic long term health conditions. The event brought together a range of partners, including the Valley View Practice, Primrose GP teams, social prescribers, Robertsons Pharmacy, and Bradford Council Public Health. This event gave local people access to a variety of health and wellbeing services in the heart of the community.
Focus on prevention
Supporting the NHS 10-Year Plan’s emphasis on prevention, the event offered a range of health checks, including:
- Over 50 blood pressure checks
- BMI, height and weight measurements
- HbA1c blood sugar testing for diabetes
People were also signposted to follow-up services and given practical advice to support healthier lifestyles.
More than a health event
Alongside clinical services, the event created a welcoming, inclusive space with activities and support including mental health, physiotherapy, dietetics, financial advice, yoga and family-friendly activities.
This helped foster strong community engagement and promoted services for Bradford’s diverse population. Social prescribing teams played a key role in coordinating the event and connecting people with local support beyond healthcare.
The event demonstrated the impact of partnership working and how its improving access for residents from diverse communities, whilst supporting prevention and strengthening the community’s health and wellbeing.
CHP’s Buildings at the Heart of the Community initiative
CHP’s Buildings at the Heart of the Community initiative is a key driver in maximising the social value of our healthcare estate. We achieve this by actively encouraging clinical teams, local community groups, and charities to use the centres for health and wellbeing events, directly supporting the NHS 10 Year Plan’s focus on prevention.
The success of this event shows how NHS LIFT buildings can sit at the heart of communities, improving access and supporting people with long-term health conditions. Through our Buildings at the Heart of the Community initiative, we are unlocking spaces to promote prevention, strengthen partnerships, and connect people with vital health and wellbeing support.
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Find out more about Buildings at the Heart of the Community
CHP’s Buildings at the Heart of the Community initiative aims to encourage local community groups and charities to make the most of our buildings by enabling the use of space in our centres to host health and wellbeing related events.
