Health and Well-Being Roadshows

Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service is supporting a Bedford Borough Council and NHS Bedfordshire series of roadshow events with the aim of improving the health and well-being of local residents.

The 'Health and Well-being' launch event was held on Friday 4th March, at the Addison Centre in Kempston.

Members of the public are invited to come along to these events for information on local health and social care services and equip themselves with the tools, motivation and inspiration to develop a healthier lifestyle. On the day, a wide-range of advice will be on offer from a variety of organisations.

Residents aged 40 to 74 will also be offered an NHS health check, which helps to identify the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease. Those identified at higher risk will be offered support and advice on reducing that risk.

All the events are being part funded by Central Government to help achieve set targets relating to areas of health and social care deprivation.

Jackie Golding, Public Health Manager, NHS Bedfordshire, said: "These events taking place throughout the borough will allow local people to take responsibility for their own health by accessing advice and information that will enable them to make informed lifestyle choices.”

BLFRS already works closely with the NHS by making the CFS bus available for ‘roadshow events’.