Health Update: Residents encouraged to visit mobile wellness van for support to quit smoking | Newsroom – What Experts Say

Smokers across Bath and North East Somerset are being encouraged to take the first step towards quitting by visiting a new drop-in mobile wellness van for advice, health checks and personalised quit support. 

The B&NES Wellness Service, which is delivered by Everyone Health on behalf of the council, is taking the van on the road throughout next week (9 – 13 March) to mark National No Smoking Day on 11 March. The team will be offering stop smoking support, health coaching and heart health check‑ups, including blood pressure testing to residents free of charge.

Becky Reynolds, Director of Public Health and Prevention, said: “National No Smoking Day is a fantastic opportunity to take that important first step to quitting and the mobile van will make it easier than ever for residents to drop in and get help in a convenient local setting. Whether you need advice, encouragement, or practical tools to help you quit, our team is here to support you every step of the way.”

The van will be visiting the following locations between 10am and 4pm:

Monday 9 March: Sainsbury’s Car Park, High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DT

Tuesday 10 March: Tesco Car Park, 3 Bristol Road, Keynsham, BS31 2BA.

Wednesday 11 March: Mulberry Park Hub, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5BU.

Thursday 12 March: Morrisons Car Park, York Place, Bath, BA1 6AE.

Friday 13 March: University of Bath Car Park, Manvers Street, BA1 1JW.

Smokers who live, work or are registered with a GP in B&NES can access a wide range of free advice and support:

• Download the Smoke Free app for 24/7 support, motivation and exclusive content
• Adult smokers can sign up to the swap to stop programme and receive a free vape starter kit: email eh.swaptostopbanes@nhs.net
• Contact the local stop smoking team: text the word ‘quit’ to 60777, call freephone 0300 247 0050 or email EH.banes@nhs.net
• Talk to your GP.

As part of wider National No Smoking Day activity, B&NES Wellness Service is supporting a national Quitathon, which aims to encourage more people to set a quit date on or before 11 March and receive structured support. Contact the Everyone Health Wellness Service on 0300 247 0050 for more information. 

Visit the council website for more information about the support offered.

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