A one-stop health shop for patients in the Eastern Vale has been hailed a success.
The day-long event at the Penarth Leisure Centre offered unprecedented free access to health assessments and advice for patients registered with three local surgeries.
Such services are normally only available via a GP's referral.
Attendees were also able to check their blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels - with test results given on the same day.
Dr Chris Matthew, Eastern Vale community director for the Cardiff and Vale health board, said: "We understand that it is not always easy to see your GP, optician or community nurse."
"For this reason, we designed an event aimed at giving patients access to services and activities to keep them healthy."
“At the event, people were able to chat with local experts about staying healthy, access services that would normally need a GP referral, as well as have their blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels checked."
“Our goal is to prevent poor health before it happens and help people get back to their best. The event was a huge success and we hope to organise more in the near future.”
The one-stop shop was open to all adults registered with the Penarth Healthcare Partnership, the Dinas Powys Medical Practice and Redlands Surgery in Penarth.
Several organisations were also in attendance, offering advice on issues such as dieting, isolation, poverty, how to quit smoking and keeping a healthy weight.
Local nurses and opticians were also on hand while children got to enjoy a bouncy castle, face painting and soft play.
According to CAVUHB, feedback from visitors found they would attend similar events in the future and dozens of people would make lifestyle changes on the back of the health checks they received on the day.
The organisers added: "We would like to recognise the dedicated organisations and individuals who selflessly gave up their time to volunteer or run a stand."
"Whether they were helping with the setup, registration, surveys, clinical testing, signposting or cleaning up, each one played a vital role. Others donated to the raffle and tote bags, helped with communications and procurement or offered clinical or governance advice."
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