02/10/2026
Yesterday we were delighted to host Hillbrow’s Annual Community Health Symposium & Roundtable 2026, bringing together clinicians, community organisations, local partners and members of the community to explore how we can work together to improve prevention, proactive health and wellbeing.
Opening the event, Duncan Kerr, CEO of Hillbrow Health & Wellbeing and Wave Active, reflected on the importance of bringing healthcare, physical activity and wellbeing closer together and creating opportunities for different sectors to collaborate.
We were delighted to welcome speakers including Professor Scarlett McNally OBE, Dr Nick Harvey, Professor Chris Warwick and Jon Hymus, CEO of Innerva, who shared perspectives on prevention, physical activity, workforce challenges and local health priorities. A special thank you to Adam Campbell, who chaired the panel discussion and helped guide a lively and engaging conversation.
During the networking session, attendees met local organisations and partners, connected with Eastbourne’s Integrated Care Team priority leads and experienced Innerva equipment brought in especially for the event. The session created a valuable space to learn about local services, share ideas and explore how different organisations can work together to support healthier communities.
The afternoon continued with our Roundtable, focusing on reducing pressure on A&E, particularly through preventing avoidable admissions linked to frailty and falls, alongside wider priorities including mental health, diabetes and access to services.
Save the date: Thursday 7 October 2027 — we look forward to welcoming you back for next year’s Symposium.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a valuable opportunity to connect, learn and share ideas.
