Our Next Event is scheduled on:
Thursday 13th August 2026| 1:30pm – 3:30pm
📍 The Hub Hazelwell, 318 Vicarage Road, Birmingham, B14 7NH
Welcome to Happy Hub
Happy Hub is a FREE community-focused health and wellbeing event created by Moor Green Lane Medical Centre to support people to feel healthier, more connected, and better informed about local support available within the community.
This event focuses on two key themes:
- Community Engagement- Helping people build connections, reduce isolation, and discover the wide range of support services available in their local community.
- Health Screening & Prevention- Encouraging early intervention through accessible health checks, health education, and practical support to help people take positive steps towards better health and wellbeing.
Happy Hub is designed to be friendly, informal, and inclusive, creating opportunities for people to connect, learn, and access support that can make a real difference to their lives.
What to Expect on the Day
Visitors will be able to:
- Meet local health and wellbeing organisations
- Speak with healthcare professionals
- Access free health checks including blood pressure and weight checks
- Attend short talks and wellbeing sessions
- Learn practical lifestyle tips around nutrition, movement, sleep, mindfulness, and stress management
- Find out about support available for carers and long-term health conditions
- Enjoy refreshments and connect with others in the community
This year’s event will include:
- Community support stalls
- Health coaching and lifestyle advice
- Chair-based yoga and wellbeing activities
- Nutrition and healthy lifestyle discussions
- Mindfulness and relaxation sessions
- Information about local services and support groups
Why Happy Hub Matters
Happy Hub was developed as part of a wider prevention and health inequalities project focused on supporting patients at risk of developing diabetes and helping people access support earlier.
The project recognises that health is influenced by much more than medical care alone. Many people face barriers such as:
- Isolation
- Caring responsibilities
- Language barriers
- Difficulty accessing appointments
- Lack of awareness about available support
- Financial pressures and wellbeing concerns
Happy Hub aims to create a safe and welcoming space where people feel listened to, supported, and empowered.
Feedback From Previous Events
“The mindfulness session provided encouragement to relax and meditate.”
“First time at this event – I was so pleased to find there is help out there.”
“Lots of relevant stalls, genuinely friendly people.”
“The diabetes talk was very helpful.”
“Food was great! People were friendly and helpful.”
“You’ll see me every time!”
“I didn’t know I was a carer and there was support available for me.”
Previous Happy Hub Events
October 2025 Event
- 51 people attended
- Included support from Diabetes UK, Age Concern, social prescribing teams, health coaches, and wellbeing services
February 2026 Event
- 73 people attended
- Included health checks, mindfulness sessions, pharmacy support, carers support services, PMDD support, health coaching, and wellbeing workshops
June 2026 Event
- 30 people attended
- Focused on Diabetes Awareness and Carers Week activities.
- Included support and information from Diabetes UK, with a focus on the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes, Carers UK and mindfulness sessions.
Attendees shared that the event encouraged them to:
- Improve their diet
- Exercise more
- Attend appointments
- Better understand long-term health conditions
- Feel more connected and supported
Want to Get Involved?
We are always keen to work with:
- Community organisations
- Charities
- Health and wellbeing groups
- Carer support services
- Lifestyle and prevention services
- Volunteers and patient champions
If you would like to support a future Happy Hub event, please contact us.
Moor Green Lane Medical Centre
📧 m85733.moorgreenlanemc@nhs.net
📞 0121 444 5959
🌐 https://moorgreenlanemc.co.uk/
