The bus is usually stationed from Monday to Friday, 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.
Bus timetable
For a more detailed description about each service on the bus, please jump to ‘Who’s on the bus?’
Gracefield Gardens
Location: 2-8 Gracefield Gardens, SW16 2TA
Day and time: Wednesday 12 November, 9.30am to 3.30pm
On the bus today:
- Health and wellbeing advice and information
- Blood pressure checks and nurse one-to-one
- Team on lunch break from 12.30 to 1.15pm
Streatham High Road
Location: 388 Streatham High Road, SW16 6HX
Day and time: Thursday 13 November, 9.30am to 3.30pm
On the bus today:
- Health and wellbeing advice and information
- Flu vaccinations
West Norwood Library
Location: 1-5 Norwood High St, Norwood, SE27 9JX
Day and time: Friday 14 November, 10am to 4pm
On the bus today:
- Health and wellbeing advice and information
- Welfare and cost of living support
Helping Hands Collective
Location: 63 Lilford Rd, SE5 9HN
Day and time: Monday 17 November, 10am to 3pm
On the bus today:
- Health and wellbeing advice and information
- Mental health support
Civic Centre
Location: Buckner Rd, Brixton Hill
Day and time: Tuesday 18 November, 9.30am to 3.30pm
On the bus today:
- Health and wellbeing advice and information
- Blood pressure checks and nurse one-to-one
- Vital 5 checks
- Team on lunch break from 12.30 to 1.15pm
Brixton Library
Location: 1 Rushcroft Rd, SW2 1JH
Day and time: Wednesday 19 November, 9.30am to 3.30pm
On the bus today:
- Health and wellbeing advice and information
- Flu vaccination
Tunstall Road
Location: Tunstall Rd, SW9 8BN
Day and time: Thursday 20 November, 9.30am to 3.30pm
On the bus today:
- Health and wellbeing advice and information
- Blood pressure checks and nurse one-to-one
- Team on lunch break from 12.30 to 1.15pm
Streatham High Road
Location: 388 Streatham High Road, SW16 6HX
Day and time: Friday 21 November, 10am to 4pm
On the bus today:
- Health and wellbeing advice and information
- Welfare and cost of living support
Art4Space
Location: 31 Jeffreys Rd, SW4 6QU
Day and time: Tuesday 25 November, 9.30am to 3.30pm
On the bus today:
- Health and wellbeing advice and information
- Blood pressure checks and nurse one-to-one
- Team on lunch break from 12.30 to 1.15pm
Brixton Market
Location: 15 Electric Ln, SW9 8LA
Day and time: Wednesday 26 November, 9.30am to 3.30pm
On the bus today:
- Health and wellbeing advice and information
- Flu vaccination
TBC
Location:
Day and time: Thursday 27 November, 9.30am to 3.30pm
On the bus today:
- Health and wellbeing advice and information
- Blood pressure checks and nurse one-to-one
- Team on lunch break from 12.30 to 1.15pm
TBC
Location:
Day and time: Friday 28 November, 10am to 4pm
On the bus today:
- Health and wellbeing advice and information
- Welfare and cost of living support
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 (Mondays)
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’.