The Better Health Bus offers a changing schedule of services throughout the week, provided by a range of organisations. To find out which services are available each day, take a look at our schedule.
All services delivered on the Better Health Bus are free and available to anyone who lives or is registered with a GP in Hertfordshire. Additional eligibility criteria may apply for some services.
Health and wellbeing information
At every event, our staff are on hand to discuss your health and wellbeing needs and can help connect you with the support and services you need. If you’re not sure what help is available to you in Hertfordshire, pop down to the bus and have a chat with our team.
NHS Health Checks
We can offer a free NHS Health Check on selected days on the Better Health Bus. This check can detect early signs of conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia. During this 30-minute appointment, you'll answer questions about your lifestyle and medical history, have some measurements taken and get a cholesterol test. Your results are available immediately and our team can organise any relevant onward referrals.
You can get an NHS Health Check if you live or are registered to a GP in Hertfordshire, and you meet the eligibility criteria.
We often offer pre-bookable appointments for NHS Health Checks on the Better Health Bus. Register for an NHS Health Check and find out more.
Wellbeing Checks
On selected days, we can offer you a Wellbeing Check if:
- you're 18+
- you're not eligible for an NHS Health Check.
Wellbeing Checks are similar to NHS Health Checks, but do not include a cholesterol test and only take around 20 minutes.
Stop smoking support
If you’re a smoker and you want to quit, our staff can help. They can sign you up for our 6-week or 12-week one-to-one service, or offer you a free 4-week vape starter kit. Check out our Stop Smoking Service page if you’d like to explore what other options are available to help you.
Sexual health testing
If you're aged 15 and over, you can pick up a free and confidential chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing kit from the Better Health Bus at every event. You can do the test at home, post it free of charge, and the local sexual health service will contact you with your result.
More information about the sexual health services in Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire Family Centre Service
You can get support from Hertfordshire’s Family Centre Service on the Better Health Bus on selected days.
The Family Centre Service is made up of the Public Health Nursing Service (health visitors and school nurses) and the Family Support Service.
The Family Support Service provides information and support on all aspects of family life from pregnancy until your child turns 5.
Their work focuses on:
- supporting families with everyday challenges
- offering early help to prevent issues from escalating
- providing tailored support for families with more complex needs.
Delivered by One YMCA in partnership with Hertfordshire Community Health NHS Trust, on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council. We're working together to help children and families have the best start in life, develop well and thrive.
Find out more: www.hertsfamilycentres.org