Get a free mini health assessment on the go with digital Health Stations installed in Norfolk supermarkets

Brand-new digital Health Stations are being installed in two supermarkets in Norfolk, enabling residents to receive fast and free updates on their health. The new Health Stations, implemented by Norfolk County Council through SiSU Health, are standalone and self-service. They are free to use and will provide residents with a fully automated mini health assessment in under five minutes.

The two Health Stations will be installed at King's Lynn Tesco Extra and Asda Great Yarmouth on 17 February 2025 and will be available in the two supermarkets for one year.

Residents will be able to access multiple health assessments at the touch of a button, such as blood pressure, heart rate, height, weight, and BMI, as well as assessments on their physical activity, wellbeing, and smoking and alcohol levels.

After receiving an instant set of results, the user is provided with next steps and recommendations for their health, and signposting to local support and further information.

Councillor Fran Whymark, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing, said: "It's fantastic to see that we are making the Health Stations easily accessible, helping people to improve their health and wellbeing. SiSU Health Stations are already becoming more widely used by local authorities and the NHS, including in neighbouring Suffolk, and we believe they can make a real difference here in Norfolk too.

"Taking just five minutes to complete a free mini health review (at either supermarket) could help you identify a potential health issue. If you do identify any issues, help is at hand through your local GP and NHS, who will support you on your journey back to good health."

Stuart Lines, Director of Public Health for Norfolk, added: "These new SiSU Health Stations are a welcome addition to our public health offering in Norfolk. We want to ensure that the health of our residents is the best it can be, and early engagement and intervention methods are crucial to this.

"Health Stations provide a simple, free, accessible way to stay up to date on your health and wellbeing by identifying areas which need to be monitored or improved. Research has already shown that Health Stations have successfully engaged people from areas of deprivation. Many people who have already used Health Stations have then gone on to visit their GPs and subsequently made improvements to their health, for example lowering their blood pressure."

Dr Titi Oladosu, GP and Clinical and Care Professional Lead Specialist Advisor at Norfolk and Waveney ICB, said: "The SiSU stations are a great way to sneak in a mini-MOT while we shop! They measure vital health information, like our blood pressure, and give us instant feedback and tips on where to find local support. As a doctor, I appreciate how these stations allow us to take charge of our health. I encourage everyone to take just five minutes for a quick health check-up before returning to their shopping."

Jez Styles, Director of Growth, SiSU Health, commented: "We are delighted to be expanding our network into Norfolk. The self-service nature of the Health Stations coupled with the convenience of a location where people already live their lives allows us to target populations that might normally have limited access to traditional health services. Our customers report that they are motivated to make lifestyle changes after completing a health check with demonstrable improvements across a range of health metrics over time."