One You East Sussex with the support of Wealden District Council is delivering a further phase of the NHS health check roadshow.
Following the success of the previous roadshow’s, One You East Sussex will again be using its community outreach campervan, COLIN, to provide pre-bookable NHS health check appointments and free health advice in Wealden.
NHS health checks must be booked in advance. Spaces are limited and unlikely to be available on the day.
To make an appointment email hello@oneyoueastsussex.org.uk or call 01323 404600.
Health checks take between 30-40 minutes, and results will be discussed with residents on the day. Residents need the following criteria to be eligible for an NHS health check:
• Aged between 40-74.
• Are not currently prescribed blood pressure or cholesterol medications.
• Do not suffer from Diabetes OR Heart/Circulatory/Kidney conditions or previously suffered from any cardiovascular events.
• Be an East Sussex resident.
• Have not previously had an NHS health check in the last five years.
The Roadshow dates and locations are:
Tuesday 14th April – Station Rd East Car Park, Heathfield
Wednesday 15th April – Vicarage Lane Car Park, Hailsham
Tuesday 21st April – Luxford Car Park, Civic Approach, Uckfield
Wednesday 22nd April – Croft Rd Car Park, Crowborough
Wednesday 29th April – Polegate Town Council Car Park, Polegate
Tuesday 5th May – Vicarage Lane Car Park, Hailsham
Wednesday 6th May – Station Rd East Car Park, Heathfield
Tuesday 12th May – Croft Rd Car Park, Crowborough
Wednesday 13th May – Luxford Car Park, Civic Approach, Uckfield
Tuesday 19th May – Polegate Town Council Car Park, Polegate
Hattie Deacon, NHS health checks lead, One You East Sussex, said, “The Wealden Roadshow has been a huge success over the past couple of years. Each session has consistently booked up very quickly, reflecting the demand across all the communities in Wealden. Feedback from attendees has been positive, with many expressing gratitude for having access to such an important health service right on their doorstep. The convenient, accessible locations and the warm, welcoming environment have helped break down barriers to healthcare and encouraged more people to take proactive steps in looking after their health.”