Mobile Units
What is the service?
Our Health Exchange mobile is a fully equipped unit with 3 fully functional computer stations providing internet access and printer facility. It contains a 37” plasma screen that projects health messages to local communities accessing the mobile. The plasma screen interacts with the public by using Wii exercise and other programmes around physical exercise and health. The mobile also provides disabled access via a hydraulic lift.
What does the service do?
The unit promotes access to positive health, well being information and signposting to services within local communities.
How can it help?
The mobile unit is a powerful tool in reaching communities who normally would not access Health Services. It enables local people to access health information that is easily understood and gain support around their health issues.
Who is it for?
The mobile targets those communities who would benefit from Health Information and signposting.
Where is it located?
The Health Exchange Mobile unit can be delivered at pre-arranged times to specific locations in the community, fully assembled and operational by our experienced members of staff, with all the necessary promotional material. Look out for the Health Exchange Mobile unit at a location near you soon.
How can I get more information?
The easiest way is to call Health Exchange Freephone number 0800 158 35 35.
Case Study
‘The Health Exchange mobile unit proved to be an extremely effective resource as part of our promotional work for mouth cancer awareness month. The online capabilities on the mobile unit allowed us to obtain and print out up to date information for all the people who came in for an oral check. It also ensured that we had access to a range of other health information resources such as smoking cessation and alcohol awareness, which all linked in to our subject area. The private rooms on the bus also provided a place for confidential consultations to take place and ensured that anyone who wanted an oral check had the option of more privacy.’ – Jon Hobday, Oral Health Programme Manager
