A wide range of health and wellbeing projects were showcased recently at a Doors Open event in Lockhart Hospital Community Hub.

The event, organised by Healthy Valleys and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLH&SCP), included interactive sessions to give people the chance to get some hands-on learning about healthy lifestyles – including food tasting and memory tests.

Around 130 people attended on the day. A short film, featuring a snapshot of many of the services and opportunities which were on display, is available to view here: https://vimeo.com/221604856

Supports and services in the spotlight ranged from stop smoking, the Reconnect project (which aims to reduce loneliness and isolation) to health improvement and much more.

Executive manager of Healthy Valleys, Lesley McCranor, said: “This has been a fun and interactive way for people to see what’s happening in their local area. It was hugely well-received by those who attended.” 

The event was part of NHS Lanarkshire and SLH&SCP’s commitment to ensuring that appropriate engagement and involvement continues to takes place with the community about how the care needs, health and wellbeing of the people of Clydesdale are best met, now and in the future. 

Val de Souza, SLH&SCP’s Director of Health and Social Care, added: “This partnership’s vision is working together to improve health and wellbeing with the community – in the community. The doors open event really exemplified that sentiment.  

“All the services and projects on display can really make a difference to health and wellbeing at the very heart of communities.  I’d like to thank everyone for their contribution.”