The Public Health team at NHS Ayrshire & Arran hosted an interactive stall at the AIG Women’s Open at Dundonald Links, focusing on women’s health and wellbeing.
Engaging with spectators
Throughout the four-day event, regarded as one of Scotland’s premier sporting events, the stall was based in the Health & Wellbeing Village, organised by Active Scotland, alongside a range of charities and organisations from the health, sport and third sectors.
By bringing together partners with a shared aim of inspiring people to lead healthier, more active lives, the stall provided a valuable opportunity to engage directly with spectators attending the championship and share information, advice and support on health and wellbeing.
Promoting physical activity
The stall attracted visitors of all ages, offering opportunities to access information, resources and advice on a range of women’s health topics, while learning more about the support available locally. The event also provided an opportunity to promote the benefits of physical activity and highlight how movement in all its forms can positively impact physical and mental wellbeing.
Official comment
Lynne McNiven, Public Health Director for NHS Ayrshire & Arran, said: “The AIG Women’s Open provided a fantastic opportunity to engage with local communities and visitors from across the country. Sport has a unique ability to bring people together, and attending the event allowed us to start important conversations about women’s health, wellbeing and the benefits of staying active. We were delighted to work alongside Active Scotland and a wide range of partners to share important information and support available to women. Events like this help us reach people who may not normally engage with health services and demonstrate how movement, no matter how big or small, can have a positive impact on everyday life.”
For more information on women’s health, visit www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/womens-health/.
