Be Well Bus, Felixstowe

The Be Well Bus will be journeying to Felixstowe 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.

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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.

Thursday 1 February, 10am-3pm

• Wellbeing Suffolk, NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust – 10am to 3pm
  Help and support to improve wellbeing and manage stress, low mood and anxiety. We aim to reduce the onset of mental ill health, prevent deterioration and promote recovery by offering a range of flexible services tailored to meet your specific needs.
• Ace Anglia – 10am to 3pm
  People-lead advocacy organisation working with people with learning disabilities and autistic people across Suffolk.
• Connect for Health (social prescribing service) – 10am to 3pm
  A free advice service that helps people with non-medical issues such as social isolation, financial concerns, housing issues, and benefits eligibility.
• Blood pressure checks – 10am to 3pm

Friday 2 February, 10am-2pm

• Turning Point Wellbeing Nurses – 10am to 2pm
  Blood pressure and oxygen levels checks. Information and advice on blood bourne viruses (Hepatitis, HIV), liver scanning, safe drinking levels and effects of alcohol on the body, and boosting awareness of the psychosocial workshops/groups and other support available within the community such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.