Healthcare Professionals Collaborate to Help People on Valentine’s Day
Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust have partnered with the University of Birmingham and Brook Sexual Health to host a community health awareness event this Valentine’s Day (Tuesday 14th February 2023).
Pharmacists, pharmacy students, and sexual health professionals will be on hand to provide access to important health information and resources.
As part of the event, free blood pressure checks will be offered, along with expert advice. There will also be sexual health guidance, which includes, free contraception, sexual health test kits*, educational materials, and the opportunity to speak with healthcare experts one-on-one.
Sarah Baig, Pharmacy Professional Development and Governance Lead at Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust said:
“I think it’s wonderful to see different sectors of pharmacy working together with one vision of improving patient care, empowering patients with knowledge, and supporting them to live healthier lives through this initiative at Merry Hill.
“I am also proud of my University of Birmingham students who are supporting the campaign as they will be our future pharmacists”
Salome Kudyarawanza, a Year 4 Mpharm Student at the University of Birmingham said:
“This campaign is for all of us. Family, friends, colleagues, and partners.
“I hope this encourages more patients to consider going to their pharmacist for their ailments.”
Dr Lloyd Baron, Clinical Advisor for Health Inequalities at Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust said:
“Life is busy, and we can all neglect aspects of our health from time to time.
“This pop-up event is perfect for an easy and quick health check whilst people are going about their daily lives.
“The collaboration of pharmacy and sexual health teams across Dudley, with the University of Birmingham, demonstrates how patients and communities can benefit from novel ways to improve our health.
“Follow your own heart and speak to one of the team this Valentine’s Day!”
Adebisi Odole, a Year 4 Mpharm Student at the University of Birmingham said:
“I’m happy to be part of the team in Dudley with fellow course-mates, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
“As we are moving to an ever-aging population it’s important we spread the importance of having a healthier lifestyle”
The community health awareness event is open to the public and free to attend. Visitors can stop by anytime between 11 am and 7 pm to participate.
For more information about the community health awareness event, please contact .
Where: Merry Hill Centre (opposite Deichmann and The Fragrance Shop), Pedmore Rd, Brierley Hill DY5 1QX
When: Tuesday 14th February 2023 from 11 am – 7 pm
*Free Sexual Health Kits and Contraception for people who live, work, or study in Dudley and are aged 25 and under
