Former Top Shop to be replaced by Talk Wellbeing Hub

Located at the former Top Shop in Gomond Street, opposite Maylord Orchard Shopping Centre, the Talk Wellbeing hub will offer things such as blood pressure and cholesterol checks, height and weight measurements.

It’s also a space for people to drop in and talk to experienced NHS healthcare professionals about any issues that are affecting their health and wellbeing, and to receive advice and signposting to support services. It is not intended to replace regular GP services but to complement them by focusing on patient wellbeing and preventative healthcare.

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In addition, anyone who is not currently registered with a GP practice can drop into the service to receive help and support to get registered.

Taurus Healthcare will be running the centre in partnership with organisations such as Herefordshire Mind, the Healthy Lifestyles team, Turning Point and Carers Links to provide a range of wellbeing support, advice and guidance. 

Dr Sarah Williams, Associate Medical Director at Taurus Healthcare said: “We are delighted to be able to have a dedicated space to offer health checks, register people at a GP practice, signpost to services and support our population. 

“We want this to be a real hub for people to come and discuss their needs with us and get help in accessing a wide range of health and wellbeing services.

The service will provide health checks for anyone aged 18 and over (Image: Paul Rogers/Hereford Times)

“Our Talk Wellbeing pop-up and mobile clinics are still running in locations across Herefordshire. These aim to reach communities who find it most difficult to engage with healthcare services for any number of reasons, for example transport difficulties, cultural or language barriers, lack of time or opportunity.

“But this dedicated space allows us to have a regular location to provide all the services that Talk Wellbeing can offer."

Dr Ian Tait, primary care clinical advisor for prevention at NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire, added: “This is a fantastic initiative that brings vital health and wellbeing support and information to people who are most in need including a strong focus on prevention and early intervention.

“This dedicated location in Hereford city will work alongside the countywide mobile pop-ups ,  offering health checks, vaccinations and advice to communities so we can really have a positive impact on everyone’s health and wellbeing."