Residents in West Somerset are invited to a free Health and Wellbeing Fair taking place in Minehead on Friday 20th June.
The event aims to improve awareness and access to local health and support services, offering practical advice, health checks, and wellbeing resources in one place. Open to all, the fair brings together a wide range of trusted organisations supporting the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of the local community.

Event Information

• Location: Quaker Meeting Place, Bancks Street, Minehead, TA24 5DJ
• Time: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Date: Friday 20th June 2025

What’s on offer?

• Expert advice from local healthcare professionals
• Information stands and resources from support organisations
• Free blood pressure checks
• Friendly, face-to-face conversations with services that care

Get Advice, Help and Support On the Day

• Somerset Council – Guidance on local health, safety, and wellbeing services

• Minehead Medical Centre – Free blood pressure checks and information about your local practice

• Living Better – Support to improve your physical and emotional wellbeing

• Headway Somerset – Advice for brain injury survivors and their families

• Minehead Dementia Action Alliance – Information on dementia-friendly activities and support

• GoSmokeFree – Help and resources to support you in quitting smoking

• Somerset Carers – Support for unpaid carers, including local resources and events

• Turning Point – Help with mental health, drug and alcohol support, and employment guidance

• Healthier You – NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme – Learn how to reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes

• Alzheimer’s Society – Support, advice, and resources for those affected by dementia

The event, organised by Minehead Medical Centre and OneMedical Group, will bring together trusted organisations offering support with everything from dementia and diabetes to mental health and caring responsibilities.

Katheryn Antonelli, Practice Manager at Minehead Medical Centre, said: “Here at Minehead Medical Centre we understand that it can sometimes be difficult to access information about the services that are available, by hosting this event we hope to provide all West Somerset residents with the opportunity to access the help they may need, for themselves, a loved one, family friend, carer or anyone that needs some support.”

“We are actively encouraging collaborative working in this way to ensure that our community has access to all services available so the best care can be provided to all patients.”