The Waterside Health Bus – Launching July 2026

 

Although there was a slight delay in the conversion work commencing, the project is now progressing well and work is fully underway.  We are currently anticipating a launch in July, subject to the remaining requirements being completed and all necessary approvals being in place.

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The bus will visit locations across the Waterside location on a fortnightly basis; promotional materials will be displayed both at the venues being visited and in the Waterside GP practices.

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This exciting new service will bring NHS health and wellbeing support directly into our local communities, making it easier for people to access care and advice close to home.

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The Health Bus will visit convenient and familiar locations across the Waterside, offering free preventative health services, including:​

 

💙 NHS Health Checks to help people understand their health risks

💙 Blood pressure checks to raise awareness of hypertension and cardiovascular disease

💙 Practical lifestyle advice, including support with physical activity, healthy eating, and smoking cessation

💙 Personalised health and wellbeing support tailored to individual needs, focused on "What matters to you?"

💙 Advice and signposting to NHS and community services where appropriate

 

By bringing services directly into the community, the Waterside Health Bus will help us reach people who may not always access traditional healthcare settings. Our aim is to make support more accessible, encourage people to take a proactive approach to their health, and provide person-centred care within the community. 

 

Our goal is simple: to support healthier lives and improve long-term health outcomes through accessible, preventative and patient-centred care.

 

We’re looking forward to working with community partners and welcoming residents on board as we prepare for the launch. Please keep following us for updates as we get closer to the launch date.

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Waterside Health Bus visiting schedule

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With support from our local partners, the following sites have agreed for the health bus to visit:

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Monday
Dibden Golf Centre, Dibden - 1:00pm – 3:30pm

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Tuesday
East Boldre Village Hall, East Boldre - 10:00am - 1:00pm

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Wednesday
Gang Warily Recreation Centre, Fawley - 10:00am – 1:00pm

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Thursday
St George’s Hall, Calshot - 10:30am – 1:30pm

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Friday
Lloyds Recreation Ground, Marchwood - 10:00am – 1:00pm

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Please note: Visits will take place on a fortnightly basis.  Information will be displayed at these sites
closer to the time of launch.

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Important Information

• The Waterside Health Bus is only available for patients registered with a Waterside GP surgery.

• This is a drop-in service, so there may be a short wait to be seen.

• There will not be a GP on the Health Bus, and GP appointments cannot be booked via the service.

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