Victoria Park Health and Wellbeing Hub

09/09/2026

Tomorrow at Victoria Park Community Centre ! 🍎🍓🍐🍊🥝

07/09/2026

🎗️ 👥 ℹ️ Join us next Tuesday 8th September at the Woolavington Cancer Awareness and Support Cafe (CASC), 11am - 1pm at the The HUB - Bitham Community Hub, TA7 8JQ.

CASC events are warm, welcoming, safe spaces where you can access trusted information, share experiences, and find support.

Friends and family are also welcome to attend, and free refreshments are available.

27/08/2026

Today the NHS and Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC have announced they will be rolling out HPV self-testing kits in England to those who have not attended their cervical screening when previously invited.

We know that this will be welcome news for many who find attending cervical screening difficult due to a range of barriers.

The self-test checks for high-risk HPV. High-risk HPV may cause cervical cell changes. These cells aren’t cancer but could lead to cervical cancer in the future if they are not monitored or treated. If your test results show you have high-risk HPV, you will be invited to book a follow-up cervical screening appointment at your GP surgery so your cervical cells can be checked for signs of cell changes.

Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable through HPV vaccination, cervical screening and timely treatment. In the UK we already have a very successful cervical screening programme that saves over 5,000 lives each year. NHS England has committed to the delivery of cervical cancer elimination by 2040. Having more options and reaching those who currently face barriers to screening are important steps towards achieving that goal.

We have more information about the roll out, and have answered some of your frequently asked questions, on our website: https://eveappeal.org.uk/news/nhs-england-rolls-out-hpv-self-testing-kits/

27/08/2026

August Bank Holiday notice ! 😃

20/08/2026

Happening today at Victoria Park Community Centre !

19/08/2026

🌸 FREE Healthier, Happier, More Active Course 🌸

A holistic, realistic and practical health course, designed to support weight loss and lifelong health. This is an 8 week programme of weekly face to face meet-ups.

A holistic, realistic and practical health course, designed to support sustainable weight loss and the management of long-term health conditions. We will cover topics such as positive nutrition, exercise, food budgeting, menu planning, relationship with food, sleep, stress management and strategies to support mental health.

Book here: https://www.sasp.co.uk/event

For more information, please contact Rachael [email protected]

If you have any difficulty completing the booking process, please contact the facilitator who can sign you up to the course.

Register in advance to speed up the process: https://www.sasp.co.uk/links/registercustomer

We look forward to welcoming you! 💗

12/08/2026

Sometimes we might feel that our emotions are becoming a bit too much to handle, and that can make it hard to get through the day.

If you’re looking for a bit of extra help, this new 10-week Managing Emotions Course might be just what you need. It’s an online space where you can learn practical skills to help you feel more in control. Because it’s run like a class rather than a therapy group, it’s a very relaxed way to learn.

The idea is for everyone to feel comfortable, so you can choose to keep your camera off and you don't have to speak if you don't want to.

The course is open to any adult living in Somerset. If you'd like to join or just want a bit more information, email: [email protected] or check out https://bit.ly/managing-emotions-course

12/08/2026

📚🍂 Nervous about the back to school struggle?

➡️Register: canva.link/mhstsummer2026
For many neurodivergent children and young people, returning to school after the holidays can bring anxiety, uncertainty and overwhelm.

Join Somerset Mental Health Support Team's FREE parent and carer webinar:
Back to School: Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child

During this 90-minute workshop, we'll explore:
✅ Why returning to school can be particularly challenging for neurodivergent young people
✅ How misunderstandings of needs can affect mental wellbeing
✅ Practical tools and strategies to support a smoother transition back to school
✅ Where to access further support if needed

📅 Choose from:
• 18 August 2026 | 9:30am to 11:00am https://bit.ly/backtoschool18thaug
• 20 August 2026 | 6:00pm to 7:30pm https://bit.ly/backtoschool20thaug
• 1 September 2026 | 2:30pm to 4:00pm https://bit.ly/backtoschool1stsept

This webinar is free and open to parents and carers across Somerset.

12/08/2026

⏰ Happening Tomorrow! ⏰ Final chance!
Want to help your child build confidence, resilience and a more positive outlook?
There's still time to join Somerset Mental Health Support Team's FREE parent and carer webinar:
🌟 Boosting Self-esteem & Resilience: Helping Your Child to Thrive 🌟
In this 90-minute session, we'll explore:
✅ Everyday ways to build confidence and emotional strength
✅ Encouraging your child's strengths, talents and interests
✅ Supporting children to overcome negative self-talk
✅ Helping children navigate friendships and relationships with confidence
📅 Tomorrow |13 August 2026, 6:00pm to 7:30pm https://bit.ly/resilience13thaug

📍 Free for parents and carers in Somerset.
Don't miss this opportunity to pick up practical tips and strategies to help your child thrive. 💙
👉 Register today and secure your place. canva.link/mhstsummer2026

12/08/2026

We have a donations box at the hub !

Wondering what we’re most in need of right now, then here is our current wish list:
- Moses baskets - The basket must be in good condition with handles intact, no leaning and have a stain free cover/lining. If it has a stand great, but it isn’t essential.
- Moses basket fitted sheets
- Moses basket size cellular blankets
- Baby towels
- Scratch mittens
- Baby towels
- Tooth brushes for mum
- Shampoo and conditioner for mum
- Newborn and 0-3 months neutral clothing
We accept second hand clothing/bedding as well as new, we use ask that all items are stain free with lots of life left in them. All toiletries must be brand new/unopened.
All donations are required to be dropped at our base at Monks Yard (TA19 9PY) but all drop offs need an appointment so please do not just turn up. Send us a message if you’d like to arrange a drop off.
You can also support us through our Amazon wish list, https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/V0XW97OBGEZ5...
If you’d like to purchase items from elsewhere and have them posted directly to us, then please get in touch to ask for our address.
Thank you in advance for your help

Wondering what we’re most in need of right now, then here is our current wish list:

- Moses baskets - The basket must be in good condition with handles intact, no leaning and have a stain free cover/lining. If it has a stand great, but it isn’t essential.
- Moses basket fitted sheets
- Moses basket size cellular blankets
- Baby towels
- Scratch mittens
- Baby towels
- Tooth brushes for mum
- Shampoo and conditioner for mum
- Newborn and 0-3 months neutral clothing

We accept second hand clothing/bedding as well as new, we use ask that all items are stain free with lots of life left in them. All toiletries must be brand new/unopened.

All donations are required to be dropped at our base at Monks Yard (TA19 9PY) but all drop offs need an appointment so please do not just turn up. Send us a message if you’d like to arrange a drop off.

You can also support us through our Amazon wish list, https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/V0XW97OBGEZ5?ref_=wl_share

If you’d like to purchase items from elsewhere and have them posted directly to us, then please get in touch to ask for our address.

Thank you in advance for your help 💙