MECC Gala: A networking and information event for service providers and frontline staff.

Hosted by Southwark Council Public Health, this Making Every Contact Count (MECC) networking event will feature Lunch & Learn session with key services and information about winter signposting. This is a fantastic opportunity for staff and volunteers in Southwark to expand their networks, share ideas, and engage in meaningful discussions about improving health and wellbeing outcomes in our community.

Date: 15th October
Time: 11am to 3pm (with the Lunch & Learn session from 12 noon to 1.30pm)
Location: Atrium, 160 Tooley Street, SE1 2QH (with the Lunch & Learn session in Ground Floor West)

Event Highlights:

🎤 Guest Speakers: Learn about MECC, Southwark services and sources of support for residents through winter
💬 Insightful Discussions: Connect with residents and professionals across Southwark committed to Making Every Contact Count
🏥 Service Provider Stalls: Gain insights into key health services within the borough
🍽️ Catering Provided: Enjoy a complimentary meal during the event

Please register your interest here: https://forms.office.com/e/kwiYtgn3N7

Any questions about the event can be directed to Jennifer.Elliott@southwark.gov.uk

We look forward to seeing you there!

Free events where you can get blood pressure and healthy weight checks on the day, plus advice on vaccines, diabetes, smoking, alcohol, mental health, cancer screening and more.

What you can expect at the health roadshow:

Southwark Council Public Health team run health roadshows across the borough with the NHS South East London team and other local partners. The events will be in different parks and locations with many visitors such as festivals, and supported by the health and wellbeing van. If you’re 18 or over, come along to get advice to support your health and wellbeing.

There will be a range of advice across all the free events, where you’ll be able to:

speak to health professionals about your wellbeing,
get your blood pressure and weight checked,
get advice on stopping smoking and help with alcohol, and support for your mental wellbeing,
find out about preventing, and managing long-term conditions such as diabetes,
get advice on local screening for breast, bowel, cervical, lung and prostate cancer,
find out about local services that can help you, including leisure centres,

Next events where you can visit the health roadshow:

Sunday 2 June, health roadshow at Walworth Methodist Church, 10am to 2pm, 54 Camberwell Road, SE5 0EW

Monday 3 June, health roadshow at Spring Community Hub coffee morning, 10am to 12 noon, Spring Community Hub, Vestry Road, SE5 8PQ

Saturday 8 June, health roadshow at The Market Place, 10am to 1pm, Surrey Square Primary School, SE17 2JY

Saturday 8 June, health roadshow at More Vim More Life, 12 noon to 5pm, Faraday Gardens, Walworth. SE17 2TL

Saturday 15 June, health roadshow visit to Plaza Latina, 12 noon to 5pm, Magdalen Hall​, Purbrook St, SE1 3DQ

Saturday 15 June, health roadshow visit at the Bridge clinic LGBTQ+ health promotion outreach clinic, 2pm to 5pm, The Old Nuns Head pub, 15 Nunhead Green, SE15 3QQ

Thursday 20 June, health roadshow visit at Clean Air Day, 3pm to 6pm, Surrey Square Primary School, SE17 2JY

Saturday 22 June, health roadshow at Southwark Climate Day, 10am to 2pm, London South Bank University Hub, 100, 116 London Road, Elephant and Castle, SE1 6LN

Sunday 23 June, health roadshow at Rock of Redemption Church, 12 noon to 2.30pm, 37-39 Peckham High Street, SE15 5EB

Saturday 29 June, health roadshow visit to Refugee Celebration Week, 10am to 4pm, St Giles Church​, Camberwell Church St SE5 8RB​

Sunday 30 June, health roadshow at We Love Peckham, 11am to 5pm, Peckham Rye Park SE15 3UA

Saturday 6 July, health roadshow at the Feel Good Festival, 11am to 3pm, Camberwell Green, SE5 7AF