Be Well Bus, Farthing Road Ipswich

Date:

31st July 2024

Time:

11:00am - 2:00pm

Location:

Unit 1 Farthing Road, Ipswich, IP1 5BL

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The Be Well Bus will be journeying to Farthing Road, Ipswich to offer support and advice to those who need help with their health and wellbeing.

There is no need to make an appointment, simply turn up and our friendly and knowledgeable crew will assist you.

Information for service providers and partners

Do you represent a health, care or voluntary organisation operating in Ipswich and east Suffolk? If you would like to book a shift on the Be Well Bus, please visit our dedicated web page for more information. Please note, you will need to register for a Health and Care Professionals Area account.


Services and information provided on the bus

Staff aboard the Be Well Bus are ready to listen to any concerns you may have, and are able to provide advice and signposting on a wide range of topics covering health and wellbeing. However, specialists will be on-hand to offer particular support in the below areas.

For information please contact: bewell.bus@snee.nhs.uk or 07971 594 817.

Wednesday 31 July

The Bus will be open 11am-2pm and located on Unit 1 Farthing Road, Ipswich, IP1 5BL.

Organisations/services that will be on the Bus include:

  • SiSU self-service health check machine
  • Suffolk County Council
  • MIND
  • Robin Cancer Trust
  • Ipswich Borough Council (Feel Good Suffolk)
  • SPOT Wellbeing

They will be able to provide help and advice on the following topics:

  • Height and weight measurements and body mass index (BMI) calculation
  • Blood pressure and heart rate check
  • Smoking and vaping cessation
  • Mental health support
  • Testicular and ovarian cancer awareness and advice
  • Physical activities