Prevention & Empowerment Starts Right HERE
Series: Health Starts Here – Her Health, Her Power
Hosts: The Ernest Foundation in Partnership with Operose Health (Lister Practice & Queens Road Surgery)
Venue: Peckham Square, in front of Peckham Library
Date & Time: Tuesday, 18th November 2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎯 Program Objectives
• Women’s health empowerment: Promoting awareness and wellbeing for women in the community.
• Early detection: Highlighting the importance of screenings and preventive care.
• Community connection: Building networks of support and reducing isolation.
• Access to care: Linking participants to NHS services and local partners.
📋 Agenda
Opening Session (11:00 – 11:30 AM)
• Welcome remarks by Ernest Foundation & Operose Health
• Introduction to the Her Health, Her Power theme
Health Screenings & Booths (11:30 AM – 2:00 PM)
• Cervical & breast cancer awareness
• NHS blood pressure checks
• Health advice booths with tailored guidance
• Mental health support resources and counseling
• PrEP awareness – modern women’s health choices
Interactive Workshops (2:00 – 3:30 PM)
• Digital health education
• Social prescribing and community resources
• Peer discussions and Q&A with health professionals
Closing Session (3:30 – 4:00 PM)
• Summary of key takeaways
• Signposting to follow-up care and local services
• Acknowledgments and community networking
✅ Highlights from Previous Outreach
• 142 blood pressure checks completed, with 10 individuals referred to their GP
• Expanded coverage to include immunizations and cancer screening awareness
• Strong collaboration with partners such as Cancer: Don’t Let It Win, social prescribers, and mental health teams
• Venue accessibility ensured participation from elderly and disabled attendees
• Positive feedback on free health checks and interactive sessions
📍 Contact Information
Location: Ernest Foundation, 45 Cardiff House, Peckham Park Road, SE15 6TT
Enquiries: 07312 166898 | 07402958398
