Back to All Events- Upcoming Dates: 10th February, 11th February, 18th February, 24th February, 3rd March
- Timings: 10:00-17:00
- Cost Type: free
- Further Information: https://thamesfreeport.com/thames-freeport-health-bus/
This is a free service that offers quick health checks in your local area, or right on your street.
What is the Thames Freeport Health Bus?
The Health Bus is a trial of a free to use service to bring health checks closer to communities and where you live. It provides drop-in checks for diabetes and high blood pressure.
The service is delivered by trained pharmacists who will also offer to share your results with your GP, helping you access follow-up support.
This service is made possible by the growing investment in our region through the Freeport initiative, ensuring that the benefits of this growth are reinvested into improving public services where they matter most.
Where will it be?
The Health Bus will stop at multiple sites in Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Thurrock from January 12th to March 4th.
It will be parked in local community spaces, markets, and at events across the three councils.
Visit the timetable at the bottom of this page for more details.
Who can use it?
Adults aged 18–66 are all welcome!
Individuals who are pregnant may have specific or complex health needs and therefore are not eligible to use this service.
What does it offer?
- Free diabetes and hypertension checks
- Support from pharmacists
- On-the-spot results
- Advice for how you can access support after being screened
You do not need to make an appointment, just show up on the day.
Find out where it will be on each day.
