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The Be Well Bus was in Wickham Market on Wednesday 10th July.

It was organised by East Suffolk District Council and gave everyone the opportunity to visit the bus and find out about a wide range of advice, services and organisations. These included help, advice and support for already established, East Suffolk businesses, as well as training workshops and start up advice for anyone considering being their own boss.

Also on hand were representatives from CAP who provide a range of sessions on money management, cooking on a budget and making your money go further. With free exercise class information from Step by Step, help with options regarding care at home plus information for people and carers regarding Alzheimer’s disease and sight loss, there was a wealth of details available.

If you couldn’t visit the Be Well Bus, please see below for the contact details of the various support and organisations mentioned.

East Suffolk Means Business - for advice, grants and training for established businesses, sole traders, partnerships and limited companies: www.eastsuffolkmeansbusiness.co.uk

Start Your New Business Well - do you have a business idea and want to make it happen or have you started a new business in the last 12 months? - Free online business workshops and one to one advice if you are East Suffolk based: www.menta.org.uk/start-up-training

Be Your Own Boss - find out about setting up as self-employed and provide home-help, gardening or handy-person services. -  Free help and support from Community Catalysts: Contact Jayne Vaughan, email her at jayne.vaughan@communitycatalysts.co.uk or phone 07435 943 673

Don’t Fudge it. Budget - a free service to help you manage your money: Call Julia Rose on 07930 197338 or email juliarose@caplifeskills.org

Lifting the Weight of Debt - free debt advice and personal support: Call 0800 328 0006 or visit www.capdebthelp.org

Care and Support - a directory to help you find local people who offer help at home, with meals, gardening and getting out and about: Visit www.smallgoodstuff.co.uk/Suffolk

Step by Step. Better Balance Sessions - improve your strength and balance; reduce your risk of falling with gentle, chair-based exercises: For more information, session dates and times call 01473 345350