In February, we hosted the biggest ever Free Family Health and Wellbeing event in Barking and Dagenham, with 7,500 people attending. Attendees could get checked by a local doctor without needing an appointment, relax with a free hand and shoulder massage, or get a free haircut. Families enjoyed a delicious hot meal, children’s activities, face painting, balloon art, and a chance to win trampoline park tickets.

Health and wellbeing experts gave advice on various topics, including healthy lifestyles, ageing, women’s and men’s health, sexual health, dental care, cancer screening, and more. The event also offered support with debt, housing, quitting smoking, or just a chat with health visitors and professionals.