HealthFest 2019: Celebrating living well through activity

Oxford Health has held its biggest and best HealthFest event yet — and what a scorching success it was.

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With more than 80 stalls and attractions set out across the Warneford Hospital site in Headington, hundreds of people gathered on a scorching day (Saturday, Sept 14) to celebrate the theme of ‘Living Well Through Activity’.

The day, which was organised as the keynote event of the year for Oxford Health Charity, saw an array of the trust’s own staff showcasing the range and diversity of their skills alongside those from a number of community, voluntary and charitable organisations from across the county of Oxfordshire.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. David Walker, Chairman of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
David Walker, Chairman of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. David Walker, Chairman of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
David Walker, Chairman of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Simon Garrood welcomes a young visitor to the Old Fire Station stand.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Simon Garrood welcomes a young visitor to the Old Fire Station stand.

 

Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. David Walker, Chairman of the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, making the opening address.
Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
David Walker, Chairman of the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, making the opening address.

 

Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. David Walker, Chairman of the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, making the opening address.
Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
David Walker, Chairman of the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, making the opening address.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. The Occupation Therapy team.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Occupation Therapy team.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. The Occupation Therapy team.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Occupation Therapy team.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Lead physiotherapist Venkat Narayanan.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Lead physiotherapist Venkat Narayanan.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Community Dietitians, L to R, David Wicksman, Patricia Shaw and Zoe Cottrell.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Community Dietitians, L to R, David Wicksman, Patricia Shaw and Zoe Cottrell.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. The Pink Panther mascot dancing with Chris Varney.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Pink Panther mascot dancing with Chris Varney.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Matt Varney performed a classical piano recital.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Matt Varney performed a classical piano recital.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Patient experience and involvement team manager Donna Mackenzie-Brown with her horse Rosie and 'pat dog' Roxy.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Patient experience and involvement team manager Donna Mackenzie-Brown with her horse Rosie and ‘pat dog’ Roxy.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. A young visitor meets Patient Experience and Involvement Team manager Donna Mackenzie-Brown and her 'pat dog' Roxy.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
A young visitor meets Patient Experience and Involvement Team manager Donna Mackenzie-Brown and her ‘pat dog’ Roxy.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Mary Bowles and eight-year-old Ben Wade tppk a break from the Butterfly Conservation stand to buy ice creams.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Mary Bowles and eight-year-old Ben Wade tppk a break from the Butterfly Conservation stand to buy ice creams.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Hedgehog fan Hugh Warwick of HedgeOX.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Hedgehog fan Hugh Warwick of HedgeOX.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Hedgehog fan Hugh Warwick of HedgeOX.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Hedgehog fan Hugh Warwick of HedgeOX.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Lesley and Neil Gordon were publicising a masked ball for the Lucy's Room charity.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Lesley and Neil Gordon were publicising a masked ball for the Lucy’s Room charity.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service fire engine proved a popular attraction.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service fire engine proved a popular attraction.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service fire engine proved a popular attraction. Fire Fighter Tim Rial, from the Slade Fire Station's Green Watch, with a pair of keen potential recruits!
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service fire engine proved a popular attraction. Fire Fighter Tim Rial, from the Slade Fire Station’s Green Watch, with a pair of keen potential recruits!

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Six-year-old Norman having fun with bubbles in Warneford Meadow.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Six-year-old Norman having fun with bubbles in Warneford Meadow.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Six-year-old Norman having fun with bubbles in Warneford Meadow.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Six-year-old Norman having fun with bubbles in Warneford Meadow.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Restore had a stall selling delicious cakes- some made from unusual ingredients such as spinnach and butternut squash.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Restore had a stall selling delicious cakes- some made from unusual ingredients such as spinnach and butternut squash.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. The Oxford Healthcare Improvement team with their suggestion tree to which visitors were invited to place suggestions for improvements written on leaves.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Healthcare Improvement team with their suggestion tree to which visitors were invited to place suggestions for improvements written on leaves.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Outreach librarian for Oxford Health Libraries, Katie Treherne
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Outreach librarian for Oxford Health Libraries, Katie Treherne

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. L to R, James and Kathryn McNicoll with Becci Curtis on the Cyclox stand.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
L to R, James and Kathryn McNicoll with Becci Curtis on the Cyclox stand.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Oxford Health clinical research assistant Kazminder Fox, left, and research assistant practitioner Zoe Collett.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Oxford Health clinical research assistant Kazminder Fox, left, and research assistant practitioner Zoe Collett.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Patient and public involvement manager (research), Claire Murray, with her "Wheel of Jargon" for people to spin to land on a jargon word which they could suggest a layman's term for.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Patient and public involvement manager (research), Claire Murray, with her “Wheel of Jargon” for people to spin to land on a jargon word which they could suggest a layman’s term for.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Jake Swinhoe and Kirstin Ashton of Riverford Organic Farmers.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Jake Swinhoe and Kirstin Ashton of Riverford Organic Farmers.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. This group from Headington School were making bird 'hotels' for The Duke of Edinburghs' Award scheme.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
This group from Headington School were making bird ‘hotels’ for The Duke of Edinburghs’ Award scheme.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Showing off their wristbands are Alzheimer's Society representatives Lisa Thompson, left, and Kate Czeczko.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Showing off their wristbands are Alzheimer’s Society representatives Lisa Thompson, left, and Kate Czeczko.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Advanced nurse practitioner JC takes highly specialist occupational therapist Sarah King's blood pressure, watched by clinical physiotherapist Emma Garrett, centre.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Advanced nurse practitioner JC takes highly specialist occupational therapist Sarah King’s blood pressure, watched by clinical physiotherapist Emma Garrett, centre.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Rebecca Elsworth with glasses which simulate various eye conditions.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Rebecca Elsworth with glasses which simulate various eye conditions.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Rebecca Elsworth with glasses which simulate various eye conditions.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Rebecca Elsworth with glasses which simulate various eye conditions.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Patient and public involvement manager (research), Claire Murray, with her "Wheel of Jargon" for people to spin to land on a jargon word which they could suggest a layman's term for.
The Oxford Health Charity’s Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
Patient and public involvement manager (research), Claire Murray, with her “Wheel of Jargon” for people to spin to land on a jargon word which they could suggest a layman’s term for.

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Opening the event David Walker, chairman of the trust, which employs more than 6,000 staff and provides mental and physical health services throughout Oxfordshire, told the crowds:

“Today gives us a chance to celebrate the whole person.

“Minds are in bodies. Our physical being shapes our mental health. Whether it’s cycling, walking or sport activity helps us live better (and live longer). It’s not just physical activity either – wellbeing is enhanced by getting out, doing things with others especially things that have public benefit.

“It’s great to see colleagues and friends from Oxfordshire’s vibrant voluntary sector taking a large role in today’s proceedings. Today also gives Oxford Health a great chance to show off these wonderful green grounds, our wild flower meadow, access to the common lands.

“That’s a powerful symbol of what’s changed in mental healthcare over the decades. Today’s openness contrasts with a past when mental health was, literally, locked away and high walls surrounded the hospital. We aspire to parity of treatment …we’ve some way to go on the money and resources front till mental health gets its fair share but it would be wrong not to recognise and celebrate the progress that has been made.

“Today is also a celebration of public service – it’s great to welcome friends and exhibitors from the fire and rescue service and from local government. And from other sectors of the NHS, from the Churchill and John Radcliffe. Oxford Health is not just a provider of mental health services. We look after the physical health needs of many thousands of people in Oxfordshire, young and old, in collaboration with our colleagues in the hospitals and clinics.”

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Patient and public involvement manager (research), Claire Murray, with her "Wheel of Jargon" for people to spin to land on a jargon word which they could suggest a layman's term for.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. David Walker, Chairman of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. David Walker, Chairman of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

 

Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. David Walker, Chairman of the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, making the opening address.

 

Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. David Walker, Chairman of the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, making the opening address.

 

Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. David Walker, Chairman of the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, making the opening address.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Centre of attention - Foxy the dog.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. The Pink Panther Mascot with Flo and Nelson Shipp, aged five and two and three-quarters respectively.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Hannah-Louise Toomey of Time To Change.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Ambulance Service communinity first responder coordinator Paul Reis explains some of his medical kit to Georgia.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. The Epic Minds Pop-Up Living Room.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford.

 

The Oxford Health Charity's Healthfest 2019 at The Warneford Hospital, Oxford. Outreach librarian for Oxford Health Libraries, Katie Treherne

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HealthFest 2019 was supported by numerous organisations including: Aspire, Cyclox, Restore, Games4Families, Headington School, Age UK, the Old Fire Station, Guideposts, TalkingSpace Plus, Museum of Oxford, Smokefreelife Oxfordshire, Alzheimer’s Society, Achieve Oxfordshire, The Porch, South Central Ambulance Service, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Citizen’s Advice Oxford.

The event was also part of the celebrated Oxford Open Doors Weekend organised by Oxford Preservation Trust.

Community involvement manager Julie Pink said:

“Staging an event such as HealthFest is a complex task and one which relies on good networking, relationships in our community and the goodwill and extraordinary support of our staff. Thank you to each and every person who gave up their time to ensure there was such an incredible buzz at HealthFest. The warm and genuine support made it a great success and we look forward to seeing you all at the 2020 event.”

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Published: 18 September 2019