Be Well Bus, Leiston

Date:

2nd October 2024 - 3rd October 2024

Time:

10:00am - 2:30pm

Location:

Co-op car park, Sizewell Road, Town Centre, Leiston, IP16 4AE

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The Be Well Bus will be journeying to Leiston 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.

The Bus will be located at the Co-op car park, Sizewell Road, Town Centre, Leiston, IP16 4AE.

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 2 October 2024

Organisations/services that will be on the Bus include:

  • SiSU health check
  • Christians Against Poverty
  • Citizens Advice East Suffolk

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
  • Money and debt advice
  • Money and debt
  • Housing and benefits
  • Immigration

Thursday 3 October 2024

Organisations/services that will be on the Bus include:

  • SiSU health check
  • Feel Good Suffolk
  • Citizens Advice East Suffolk
  • Suffolk Users Forum
  • Wellbeing Suffolk
  • Realise Futures

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
  • Strength and balance
  • Mental health and wellbeing
  • Economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled