St Austell Residents Invited to Health and Wellbeing Event on 3rd March

Have Your Say Before 3rd March on St Austell Health Plans

Residents in St Austell are being urged to help shape the future of local health and wellbeing services at a neighbourhood event next month.

The session will take place at Chi Austel in White River Place on Tuesday 3rd March and is open to patients of St Austell Healthcare and Mevagissey Surgery. It forms part of NHS Cornwall’s ‘Caring Where It Matters’ campaign, which aims to deliver services closer to home and design care with communities.

Listening to Local Voices

Stewart Smith, Clinical Director for St Austell Healthcare neighbourhood health team, said:

“These events are about listening. Signing up to a workshop is one of the best ways to share your ideas and help us plan services that truly meet local needs.”

Feedback gathered on the day will directly inform new neighbourhood health and wellbeing plans.

Hundreds of people have already attended similar events in Lanivet, Camborne and Truro. Attendees have included GP Patient Participation Group members and even 6-year-old schoolchildren.

Derek Thomas, Place Director for Central Cornwall Integrated Care Area, said:

“We want people to feel confident that their views really do influence how services develop locally. This is a genuine opportunity to have your say, and by taking part – whether through a workshop, a drop-in visit, or online – residents can help us focus on what will make the biggest difference to health and wellbeing in their area.”

What’s Happening on the Day?

Residents can drop in between 10am and 4pm to:

• Meet their local Integrated Neighbourhood Team

• Get local health and wellbeing advice

• Visit wellbeing stalls at the winter wellbeing marketplace

• Receive oral health tips from Smile Together CIC and signposting to dental services

• View mobility equipment hosted by Cornwall Mobility

Workshops will run from 1pm to 3pm, with an additional online session from 6pm to 7.30pm. Organisers ask that workshop places are booked in advance.

A light lunch will be provided and help with travel is available if needed.

During the workshop, the local health and care system will share updates on current priorities and work underway, explain how the NHS 10 Year Health Plan will be delivered at neighbourhood level, and introduce local neighbourhood health teams.

Discussions will focus on wider questions rather than individual services, including how to make it easier for communities to stay healthy, what barriers prevent people from staying well, and which practical ideas could make the biggest local difference.

Integrated Neighbourhood Teams bring together health and care professionals such as GP staff, social workers, and community and voluntary sector partners. The events are designed to strengthen that approach by bringing residents directly into the conversation.

Take Part Online

More than 1,000 people have already responded to the online survey, which remains open until 3rd March. An Easy Read version is available and can be returned by Freepost.

Full details, booking information and contact details can be found on the event webpage.

Neighbourhood events will continue across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, with further dates and locations set to be added on the NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly website and Facebook page.

Residents are being encouraged to come along, meet their local neighbourhood team, share their experiences and influence how support is delivered in their community.