Health Inequalities Vaccine Enhanced Service – in Bolton is success
Free health melas or gatherings run by health professionals have been proving successful across Bolton.
HIVES – Health Inequalities Vaccine Enhanced Service – is an initiative run by Horwich’s Kildonan House Surgery and funded by NHS England.
The project was delivered by local partner SheInspires, and consisted of six health melas in accessible venues in local wards facing the highest levels of health inequalities in the town.
They took place at the 3D Community Centre, Slaterfield Community Centre, Bolton Muslim Girls School, Bolton Sixth Form College and the University of Bolton.
These walk-in events offered access to a range of health professionals for a chat and a hot meal. Around 550 people attended.
Explained one of the professionals involved, Dr John Tabor: ...