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- 8 Attendees
- 37 Free spaces
Our Member Meetups are back!
After the success of last year's meetup, North West Community can't wait to welcome you again - and this year it's going to be even better! This is a drop-in style event, so feel free to stay for as long or as little as you wish.
Here's what you can look forward to...
Explore your membership 🌍
Really get to know your Benenden Health services and benefits, and even suggest what you'd like to see more of.
Learn more about how to look after your health and wellbeing 🍏
Be inspired by our interactive healthcare-focused demonstrations and informative presentations from guest speakers.
Share your views 💬
Did you know that as a member you can influence the products and services we offer? Chat with staff and our volunteers to share your thoughts and opinions to help shape the future of Benenden Health.
Stay connected ☕
Meet fellow members and chat with staff and volunteers from Benenden Health over a cuppa.
We'd love to see you 👪
Feel free to bring your family and friends along. We'll be serving light refreshments to keep you going throughout the day.
Guest speaker schedule ⏲
| 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Registration opens (Shoreside 2) |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Your role in changing our mutual future (Shoreside 1) Did you know that as a Benenden Health Member, you can influence the products and services we offer? Colin, Member Council Representative will share with you why it’s important for members to have their say, and how you can influence the products and services we offer. |
| 2:20pm - 3:00pm | Christie Hospital, Learning from Every Patient (Shoreside 1) Do you know what happens through your local Christie Hospital? Professor Fiona Blackhall, Director of Research and Development at the Christie Hospital, will guide you through the available services at the hospital and explain the work of the Christie Hospital in your local community and beyond. |
| 3:20pm - 4:00pm | Discover more about our Charitable Trust (Shoreside 1) Did you know that if you are experiencing financial difficulties or stress because of a health condition or an unexpected change in circumstances, we may be able to help you financially? Amanda from the Charitable Trust will provide you with more information about this service, including what Benenden Charitable Trust can help with and how to apply. |
| 4:20pm - 5:00pm | Explore Your Membership (Shoreside 1) Do you want to know more about your Benenden Health membership? Our presenter will provide an overview of services included within your Benenden Health Membership and how you can access them. |
| 5:00pm | Close |
How to get there...
Car 🚗 - Onsite parking is available for £10, with charges applying from midday to midday. Additionally, there is ample metered parking available nearby on the promenade. Furthermore, there is also on street parking in the immediate local area.
Tram 🚋 - Tram T1 towards Starr Gate stops at Burlington Road West, directly outside the venue. Trams run every 15 minutes from various locations around Blackpool.
Bus 🚌 - In addition to the tram route, you can take the Blackpool transport Bus Route 18 towards Victoria Hospital (via Mereside) every hour on the hour. Board the bus at Clifton Street (behind the Premier Inn) or at Talbot Road (outside The Holiday Inn). Ask for Napier Avenue; the hotel is visible from the bus stop and is next to The Big Blue Hotel. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes.
Train 🚄 - Trains from outside the local area typically arrive at Blackpool North, which is 2.5 miles from the venue. From there, you can take Tram T1 towards Starr Gate at 13, 28, 43, and 58 minutes past the hour. Disembark at Burlington Road West. The hotel is a short walk from this tram stop and is visible from there. The journey takes approximately 17 minutes. There is also a local train service from Preston direct to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station. This runs hourly.
Spaces are limited so don’t forget to book your place! Book now by clicking on the Register button above.
