Date and time
Saturday 11 April 2026 - 10am - 3pm
Location
Room: Foster Social SpaceBuilding: Foster BuildingAddress: University of Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE
Entry fee
Free
The annual Preston Health Mela in partnership with the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing and the University of Lancashire's School of Medicine and Dentistry returns this year.
About the event
The annual Preston Health Mela aims to promote better health and wellbeing in the community with over 70 stall holders from the NHS and third sector.
The event is in partnership with the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing (NFHW) and the University of Lancashire School of Medicine and Dentistry. This year's Health Mela will also celebrate the NFHW 25th silver jubilee anniversary.
There's no need to book just arrive between 10am and 3pm on the day.
What to expect
On the day you can expect free health MOT checks for:
- Blood pressure
- Blood tests for sugar and cholesterol
- General health
- Oral health advice
- Reiki testing sessions
And fun activities for the whole family including:
- A Bollywood style dance at the event's opening at 10am
- A smoothie bike, think you can cycle fast enough to power a blender?
- A teddy bear clinic