Many of our Bromley PCNs have set up local Wellbeing Cafes designed to promote mental and physical health. The Cafes are held at regular intervals and are a wonderful way to enable patients to try new activities, gain a sense of belonging, form friendships and connections within their community as well as empower patients to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing by offering guidance on local available healthcare services.
Hot drinks and refreshments are offered, with fun activities, talks by local community speakers and help on how to use the NHS App and support digital inclusion. Some PCN Cafes even offer access to clinical professionals who can take blood pressure readings, hold podiatry clinics etc.
Below are the regular PCN Health and Wellbeing Cafés taking place across Bromley.
Beckenham PCN Wellbeing Café
When: Last Tuesday of every month, 1-3pm
Who’s Invited: All Welcome
Details: BP checks, NHS App helpdesk, seated exercise and speakers.
Crays PCN Healthier Living Café
Who’s Invited: Those with low mental health
Details: A safe space to talk, socialise and focus on lifestyle changes that will lead to better physical and mental health.
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Five Elms PCN Wellbeing Café, St Mark’s Church
When: second Friday of the month, 10am – 12pm
Who’s Invited: Over 65s
Details: Talks from healthcare professionals, blood pressure, bingo, refreshments, ‘love to move’ sessions, arts and crafts.
Hayes Wick PCN Connected Living Café
When: First and third Tuesday of every month 11am – 1pm
Who’s Invited: Over 60s
Details: Speakers on physical health, mental health and wellbeing as well as social speakers; games (scrabble, quizzes, dominos, crosswords, bingo, arts and crafts). Digital support with our NHS App Ambassador
MDC PCN Health and Wellbeing Café
When: Second Friday of the month, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Who’s Invited: Over 60s
Details: Speakers, health checks, blood pressure, bingo and quizzes
Orpington PCN Health and Wellbeing Café
When: Fortnightly on Thursdays, 11am – 1pm
Who’s Invited: Over 70s, by invite only
Details: Art classes, health-style classes, keep fit, bingo
Crays PCN Wellbeing & Digital Cafe
When: Second Tuesday of every month, 11am – 1pm
Who’s Invited: All ages over 18
Details: Meditation, bingo, board games, arts & crafts, chair exercises and stretches with the physio.
Five Elms PCN Wellbeing Café, St Augustine Church
When: Last Friday of the month, 11am – 1pm
Who’s Invited: Over 65s
Details: Talks from healthcare professionals, blood pressure, bingo, refreshments, ‘love to move’ sessions, arts and crafts.
Five Elms PCN Wellbeing Café, St Paul’s Church
When: first Tuesday of the month, 11am – 1pm
Who’s Invited: Over 65s
Details: Talks from healthcare professionals, blood pressure, bingo, refreshments, ‘love to move’ sessions, arts and crafts.
Orpington PCN Carers Café
When: Fortnightly on Mondays, 11am – 1pm
Who’s Invited: Carers, by referral only
Details: Health checks, and general support by Social Prescribers, Occupational Therapy or ICN Matrons’
Orpington PCN Digital Hub
When: Weekly on Mondays, 2pm – 4pm
Who’s Invited: All welcome
Details: 1. One to one support with your NHS App, creating an account, connecting to your GP records, proxy access settings or trouble shooting etc. 2. General support to help improve someone’s digital literacy. Regarding Phones, tablets, computers or other Apps. 3. Digital support groups working through tasks together to build digital confidence