Improving your health and keeping fit was the message at the annual Health Fair at Harrow College. The timing of the event ensured students kicked off 2016 with a positive attitude for the year ahead.
A wide range of external health providers and exhibitors attended the fair including:
Drugs and Alcohol advice from Compass, Sexual Health and Contraceptive advice and support from the NHS, Orchid Cancer Care, MIND advice for mental health issues and support, Sickle Cell Society, NHS Transplant and Blood Donation Service, Wilson and Jones catering with free fruit, Information about diabetes, meningitis and teenage cancer.
Various teams from within Harrow College were also on hand to provide help and information about lots of services available to students including the Student Union giving information about Healthy Eating with "free" delicious and easy recipes, the Harrow College Counselling Service, Harrow College Enrichment Sports information and sports students advertising the in-house Energise Gym and doing health checks including BMI and blood pressure.
The high turnout at both events was very encouraging with students asking lots of questions and collecting information as they walked around the fair. Barnaby Smith, from the National Citizen Service, was one of the exhibitors providing information about student experiences and programmes that develop skills for life. He commented "This event is great for youngsters to speak to professionals, broaden their knowledge and stay healthy".
Sandie Petrie, Student Enrichment Co-ordinator at Harrow College said: "This year's event has been a great success. Many exhibitors were keen to get involved and our students have taken full advantage of the expertise available. Lots of information has been taken away and can be shared with friends and family members too so hopefully the positive messages will spread even further".