As residents struggle to get a GP appointment, a health bus is to make stops in the area to give help and advice to those seeking reassurance.

The bus will be visiting two locations in Richmond over the next couple of weeks to answer your health questions.

* Friday, November 11 - Sainsbury's, Lower Richmond Road, Richmond, TW9 4LT, 11am-5pm.

* Tuesday , November 15 - Outside Kanset Pharmacy, 177 Ashburnham Road, Richmond TW10 7NR, 8.30am-3pm.

People who have a question about their own health - or need information for family and friends - will be offered information.

A local pharmacist will be available to offer advice on a range of different areas including: Tips to stay healthy and active; Accessing free NHS health checks for 40 to 74 year olds; Help to stop smoking.

There will also be information on preventing and reducing your risk for several diseases, including diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

NHS staff will be on hand to give you the COVID-19 booster and flu jabs, and if you have any questions or concerns about the vaccines, you can come along and have a chat, with no pressure to get them.

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