RESIDENTS of Roehampton and Putney came together to attend the Age Well Together event, with its theme of encouraging older members of the community to stay connected, stay well and stay active.
Hosted by Heathbridge GP Practice based in Putney, the all-day event which took place at Roehampton Sport and Fitness Centre offered visitors the chance to meet with local healthcare experts and listen to talks around specific healthcare areas.
On hand was Valpreet Chana, Specsavers Putney optical director who said: ‘It was a great opportunity to bring together a collective community of healthcare professionals and local residents who could chat first-hand about any potential concerns.
‘During the day we met a number of people where we discussed the importance of regular sight tests, early detection of eye conditions and some of the enhanced services we offer including the OCT (optical coherence tomography) and Minor Eye Condition Services available at Specsavers Putney.
‘All in all, it was a fantastic opportunity to meet other clinicians and healthcare providers creating a more connected network of healthcare professionals within the community plus strengthening collaborative patient care – something I am sure will be of value to our customers.’
Event organisers Lynne Capocciama, Estate Art CIC Manager and Community Champion Programme lead for Roehampton, and Kuan Peng, Patient Liaison Manager and PCN Care Coordinator at Heathbridge GP Practice, welcomed the support from local partners. They said: ‘We’re delighted that Valpreet could support our Age Well Together event. It’s so important to connect with other healthcare providers within the Putney community, as it helps develop partnerships with experts who can support our patient base. We look forward to hosting further wellbeing events which will benefit local residents.’
Customers of Specsavers Putney have the option to book an OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) 3D scan, which is advanced diagnostic, eye-scanning equipment that helps detect serious eye conditions, including glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, up to four years earlier than traditional methods. Available for an additional cost of £5.
