Health and
wellbeing
open day

Wednesday 25 February 2026
Howe Bridge Leisure Centre (10am-2pm)

Get a FREE ‘health MOT’… plus loads of advice from our partners!

We’re hosting our next Health and Wellbeing Open Day at Howe Bridge Leisure Centre on Wednesday 25 February (10am-2pm), in partnership with Tyldesley, Astley, Boothstown, and Atherton Primary Care Network (TABA PCN) and Health First AWL CIC.

You can get a FREE ‘health MOT’ and speak to a whole range of local health and wellbeing services about many different topics.

All ages welcome, no appointment necessary – just pop in anytime between 10am-2pm for:

  • Blood pressure checks by NHS GP assistants
  • Carbon monoxide screening
  • Body composition scans
  • Information and advice
  • FREE NHS Health Check for eligible residents* (see eligibility criteria below)

Plus… pick up a free 14-day pass for our local leisure centres!

NHS staff at Hindley Leisure Centre
Diabetes nurses at Hindley Leisure Centre
Family Hub staff
Andy's Man Club
Wigan Youth Zone

Information and advice to help you Be Well…

Got a concern about your health or wellbeing? Or looking for advice on a certain topic? We’ll have a whole range of local services for you to speak to – whether it’s about your physical and/or mental health, social issues you may be facing, or challenges such as income and debt. Services in attendance on the day will include:

  • Armed Forces Community CIC
  • Autism Friends
  • Be Well Stop Smoking Service
  • Be Well Care Co-Ordinators
  • Be Well community link workers
  • Be Well family health team
  • Be Well nutrition advisors
  • Be Well long-term conditions team
  • Be Well memberships / support hub
  • Be Well Outdoors
  • Breast Screening (advice and guidance)
  • Citizens Advice
  • Compassion in Action
  • Diabetes UK
  • Digital Wigan
  • Epic Hope CIC
  • Family Hubs (and SEND queries)
  • GP Alliance
  • Health First ALC CIC
  • Income Maximisation Team
  • Lung Health Check Service
  • NHS App Champions
  • Patient Participation Group
  • Salvation Army
  • Sexual Health Service
  • TABA PCN
  • Tenant Engagement
  • The Bridgers
  • We Are With You
  • Wigan Council Adult Social Care Neighbourhood Connectors
  • Wigan Council Income Maximisation Team
  • WorkWell (Ingeus and The Growth Company)

Are you eligible for a FREE NHS health check?

Eligible residents will be able to get a FREE full NHS health check or mini health check without an appointment.

Full NHS Health Check

To identify early signs of major health issues like heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia. 
Eligibility: Free for most adults aged 40-74 who have not had a check in the past five years and have no pre-existing conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. Click here for the full list.
Includes: Lifestyle and family history questions, blood pressure, height, weight, and waist measurements, blood test to check cholesterol and blood sugar levels, personalised advice on reducing risk.

Blood pressure check

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