Eligible residents able to seek free health checks in Wealden
Publish Date: 20 March 2026
One You East Sussex with the support of Wealden District Council is delivering a further phase of the NHS health check roadshow.
Following the success of the previous roadshow’s, One You East Sussex will again be using its community outreach campervan, COLIN, to provide pre-bookable NHS health check appointments and free health advice in Wealden.
NHS health checks must be booked in advance. Spaces are limited and unlikely to be available on the day. To make an appointment email hello@oneyoueastsussex.org.uk or call 01323 404600.
Health checks take between 30-40 minutes, and results will be discussed with residents on the day. Residents need the following criteria to be eligible for an NHS health check:
- Aged between 40-74.
- Are not currently prescribed blood pressure or cholesterol medications.
- Do not suffer from Diabetes or Heart/Circulatory/Kidney conditions or previously suffered from any cardiovascular events.
- Be an East Sussex resident.
- Have not previously had an NHS health check in the last five years.
The Roadshow dates and locations are:
Tuesday 14 April – Station Rd East Car Park, Heathfield
Wednesday 15 April – Vicarage Lane Car Park, Hailsham
Tuesday 21 April – Luxford Car Park, Civic Approach, Uckfield
Wednesday 22 April – Croft Rd Car Park, Crowborough
Wednesday 29 April – Polegate Town Council Car Park, Polegate
Tuesday 5 May – Vicarage Lane Car Park, Hailsham
Wednesday 6 May – Station Rd East Car Park, Heathfield
Tuesday 12 May – Croft Rd Car Park, Crowborough
Wednesday 13 May – Luxford Car Park, Civic Approach, Uckfield
Tuesday 19 May – Polegate Town Council Car Park, Polegate
Councillor Kelvin Williams, Alliance for Wealden (Liberal Democrat) and lead councillor for Public Health and Asset Management, said, “We are pleased to be able to offer free health checks again, a healthy community begins with everyone taking the time to care for themselves. By coming forward for regular check-ups, even when you feel fine, protects your own health. Small steps today can prevent bigger challenges tomorrow, and together we can create a safer, healthier future for all.”
Hattie Deacon, NHS health checks lead, One You East Sussex, said, “The Wealden Roadshow has been a huge success over the past couple of years. Each session has consistently booked up very quickly, reflecting the demand across all the communities in Wealden. Feedback from attendees has been positive, with many expressing gratitude for having access to such an important health service right on their doorstep. The convenient, accessible locations and the warm, welcoming environment have helped break down barriers to healthcare and encouraged more people to take proactive steps in looking after their health.”
The council would like to thank Polegate Town Council who have kindly agreed to the use of its carpark for this round of health checks, this really helps to target as many areas as possible.