Need for Permanent All Saints Clinic Highlighted at Buckleys Health Fair, Drawing Over 400 Attendees

A Health Fair in All Saints West, organized by the UPP’s caretaker for that constituency, Harold Lovell, pulled more than 400 residents to that community. The event was held over the weekend.

The fair offered free health screenings, wellness education, and other community services while drawing attention to a persistent need: a permanent healthcare facility for the constituency.

Lovell praised the community turnout but stressed that temporary initiatives cannot replace lasting infrastructure.

“When politics fails, communities step up,” Lovell said.

“This community clinic shows that when government falls short, the people rise to meet their own needs. But while this clinic provides vital services today, it is no substitute for a permanent, fully functioning facility. Mothers still need prenatal care close to home. Seniors still need easy access to regular checkups. Families still deserve healthcare within their own community,” he added

Lovell described the event as both “a blessing and a call to action,” commending residents for their unity and determination while reiterating the UPP’s call for the reopening of the All Saints Clinic.

“We will not stop until a permanent clinic stands where our community needs it most,” he declared.

The health fair featured general health screenings, blood pressure and diabetes checks, nutrition counseling, and preventive care education. Local organizations also provided resources on wellness, fitness, and healthy living.

Residents appreciated the convenience of free, one-stop services but emphasized that such events cannot replace consistent, accessible care.

“Temporary initiatives are vital, but they cannot replace the need for accessible, long-term healthcare infrastructure in our community,” one attendee noted.