Date:
14th August 2024 - 15th August 2024
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Multiple locations
The Be Well Bus will be journeying to Stowmarket and Needham Market 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 14 August
The Bus will be open 10am to 2pm and located at Meadow Shopping Centre, Wilks Way, Stowmarket IP14 1SL.
Organisations that will be on the Bus include:
- SiSU self-service health check machine
- Breast Cancer Now
- Connect for Health
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
- Breast cancer support
- General wellbeing advice
Thursday 15 August
The Bus will be open 10am to 2pm and located at Alder Carr Farm Needham Market Creeting St Mary, IP6 8LX.
Organisations that will be on the Bus include:
- SiSU self-service health check machine
- SPOT Wellbeing
- Connect for Health
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
- Mental and physical wellbeing