Lambeth's Health and Wellbeing Bus

The Lambeth Together Health and Wellbeing Bus brings healtch checks, information, and support into the heart of our communities

Our team normally work between Mondays-Fridays and sometimes over the weekends for special events. You don’t need to book an appointment, provide proof of ID or address to use any of the services on the bus, you can just turn up and be welcomed by our team.

Occasionally the bus locations may change due to unforeseen circumstances, please check the schedule before making a planned visit to the team.

Health Champions at the Lambeth Together Health and Wellbeing Bus from left to right - Aderito, Mem, Mo and Gail

Bus timetable

For a more detailed description about each service on the bus, please jump to ‘Who’s on the bus?’

VIDA’s Cafe 

Location:  2B Saltoun Road, SW2 1EP 

Day and time: Tuesday 10 November, 1pm to 3pm 

On the bus today: 

  • Health and wellbeing information and signposting support 
  • Blood Pressure checks 
  • Heart Health Murmur Check 

Ace of Clubs 

Location:  St Alphonsus Road, SW4 7AS 

Day and time: Thursday 12 November, 11am to 2pm
On the bus today: 

  • Health advice with healthcare professional 
  • Blood Pressure checks and Vital 5 assessment 
  • FLU Vaccine for over 65s and those in higher risk groups 

Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre 

Location: 5 Glasshouse Walk, SE11 5ES 

Day and time: Friday 13 November, 9.30am to 2pm
On the bus today: 

  • Vital 5 and Blood Pressure checks 
  • Welfare and cost of living support 

St Matthew’s Estate Food Bank 

Location: 10 St Matthews Road, SW2 1LY 

Day and time: Monday 16 November, 2 to 5pm
On the bus today: 

  • Health advice with healthcare professional 
  • Vital 5 and Blood Pressure checks 

Art4Space 

Location: 31 Jeffreys Rd, SW4 6QU 

Day and time: Tuesday 17 November, 9.30am to 4.30pm
On the bus today: 

  • Health advice with healthcare professional 
  • Vital 5 and Blood Pressure checks 

Brixton Market Electric Circle

Location: 15 Electric Ln, SW9 8LA 

Day and time: Thursday 19 November, 9.30am to 3.30pm
On the bus today: 

  • Health and wellbeing information and signposting support 
  • Vital 5 and Blood Pressure checks 
  • FLU Vaccine for over 65s and those in higher risk groups 

Lower Marsh Waterloo 

Location: 48 Lower Marsh, SE1 7RG     

Day and time: Friday 20 November, 9.30am to 3.30pm
On the bus today: 

  • Vital 5 and Blood Pressure checks 
  • Welfare and cost of living support 

 

Pharmacists giving blood pressure check at the Health and Wellbeing Bus for May Measurement Month

Who’s on the bus?

Please regularly check the timetable above as sometimes the times and dates for our services can change. We currently offer the following main services:

Health and wellbeing advice and information

Ask our Lambeth Together Health Champions for information and advice on staying healthy, improving your wellbeing, and finding support for your health needs. 

Blood pressure checks and nurse one-to-one appointments

Have a one-to-one chat with our nurse onboard and get your blood pressure checked. You can discuss any health concerns and receive advice on maintaining good health. 

Vital 5 health checks

Have a full Vital 5 check with our Health Champions, including blood pressure and BMI measurements, smoking and alcohol assessments, and a mental wellbeing screening. 

Welfare and cost of living advice

Speak to a specialist advisor from the Brixton Advice Centre for advice on debt, benefits, housing, food bank referrals, and other cost of living support. 

Health and care decision makers

Speak to representatives involved in shaping health and care services in Lambeth. Sharing your experiences and what matters to you helps inform future service planning and improvements across the borough. 

 

Where to get health information and advice in Lambeth including vaccinations

It can be difficult to know where to go for information on staying well, managing your health condition and getting help and support. For information on where to get useful health information to take control of your health and wellbeing and find essential services go to Your health and care – Lambeth Together

For information on childhood immunisations to protect against measles, mumps, rubella and polio, and when these different vaccinations are due, please visit: www.selondonics.org/childrenshealth

For information on getting the flu vaccine if you’re in a vulnerable group, please visit: www.selondonics.org/icb/your-health/flu-vaccine .

 

Tell us what you’d like to see on board

We welcome ideas about what information, advice or guidance you would like to see more of – send your suggestions to HWBus@lambeth.gov.uk and mark your email ‘Wellbeing Bus ideas’.