Lambeth's Health and Wellbeing Bus

The Lambeth Together Health and Wellbeing Bus brings information, advice 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 or provide proof of address to use any of the services on the bus, you can just turn up and receive support.

Occasionally the bus schedule may change due to unforeseen circumstances, so do 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?’

West Norwood Library 

Location: 1-5 Norwood High St, Norwood, SE27 9JX 

Day and time: Monday 28 September, 9.30am to 4.30pm
On the bus today: 

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

Oasis Food Hub 

Location: Oasis St Martin’s Village – 155 Tulse Hill, SW2 3UP 

Day and time: Tuesday 29 September, 11am to 3pm
On the bus today: 

  • Vital 5 and Blood Pressure checks 
  • Health and wellbeing information and signposting support 

Black Prince Trust 

Location: 5 Beaufoy Walk, Off Black Prince Road, SE11 5AA 

Day and time: Wednesday 30 September, 9.30am to 4.30pm
On the bus today: 

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

Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre 

Location: 5 Glasshouse Walk, SE11 5ES 

Day and time: Friday 2 October, 9.30am to 4.30pm
On the bus today: 

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

Sainsbury’s Tulse Hill 

Location: 2 Tulse Hill, SW2 2TP 

Day and time: Saturday 3 October, 11am to 3pm
On the bus today: 

  • FLU Vaccine for over 65s and those in higher risk gorups 
  • Vital 5 and Blood Pressure checks 

St John’s Church Waterloo 

Location:  Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8TY 

Day and time: Tuesday 6 October, 9.30am to 4.30pm
On the bus today: 

  • Heart Health Murmur Checks
  • Blood Pressure checks
  • Health advice with healthcare professional 

Streatham High Road 

Location: 388 Streatham High Road, SW16 6HX 

Day and time: Thursday 8 October, 9.30am to 4.30pm
On the bus today: 

  • FLU Vaccine for over 65s and those in higher risk gorups 
  • Vital 5 and Blood Pressure checks 

Vauxhall City Farm 

Location: 165 Tyers St, London SE11 5HS 

Day and time: Friday 9 October, 9.30am to 4.30pm
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 always check the timetable above as sometimes the times and dates for our regular services can change.
We currently offer the following main services:

1. Health and wellbeing advice and information (every day)

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

2. Mental health support (dates to be confirmed)

Chat with Grace, our mental health advisor, on where to seek help.

3. Welfare and cost of living advice (Fridays)

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

4. Blood pressure checks and nurse one-to-one (check schedule for confirmed days)

Have a one-to-one chat with our nurse onboard and get your blood pressure checked

5. Vital 5 checks with the Health Champions (check schedule for confirmed days)

Have a full Vital 5 check consisting of blood pressure and BMI checks, smoking and alcohol status and mental health screenings.

6. Health and care decision makers

Speak to a member of Lambeth Together Care Partnership Board about what matters to you about health and care in Lambeth. Understanding what is important to communities helps them when planning services to improve health in 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 

For more information on Covid-19 in Lambeth and support available to residents please visit: www.lambeth.gov.uk/covid-19

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. Please send your suggestions to publichealth@lambeth.gov.uk and mark your email ‘Health and Wellbeing Bus ideas’.