The Waterside Health Bus – Launching Spring 2026

 

We’re delighted to announce that the Waterside Health Bus is currently with Vanhaus Conversions being fitted out and prepared for its planned launch in Spring 2026.

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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:

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💙 NHS Health Checks to help people understand their health risks
💙 Blood pressure checks, raising awareness of hypertension and cardiovascular disease
💙 Practical lifestyle advice, including support with physical activity, healthy eating and stopping smoking
💙 Personalised health and wellbeing support, tailored to individual needs
💙 Advice and signposting to further NHS and community services where needed

 

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 are very grateful to have received a £45,000 donation from ExxonMobil Fawley, which has helped make this initiative possible and demonstrates a shared commitment to improving health and wellbeing across the Waterside community.

 

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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Proposed Schedule (subject to confirmation)

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We are currently finalising the locations the Health Bus will visit. The following sites have been agreed so far, with a few still to be confirmed:

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

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Tuesday
Sexual Health Advice & Support (with Sexual Health Outreach Nurse – TBC)

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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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We are also working to arrange visits to East Boldre Village Hall.

Visits may take place weekly or fortnightly – this is still to be confirmed.

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Important Information

Please note:

• 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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