Be Well Bus, Ipswich Community Media Health and Wellbeing Event

The Be Well Bus will be journeying to Ipswich to offer support and advice to those who need help with their health and wellbeing. The Bus will be present as part of the Ipswich Community Media Health and Wellbeing community event.

There is no need to make an appointment, simply turn up and our friendly and knowledgeable crew will assist you. There is also a dedicated consultation room on the bus if you would prefer to speak to someone privately.

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.

The following staff from East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (Ipswich Hospital) will be aboard the Bus:

• Learning Disability and Autism Awareness Nurse
• Breast Screening Team
• Prostate Cancer Awareness Team (Uro-oncology Nurse Specialist)
• Hepatitis C Testing Team
• Alcohol Nurse Specialists
• Smoking Cessation Midwifery Service
• Stop Smoking Service

You will also be able to get your blood pressure checked.