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Last year North Walsham Phoenix Group partnered with Reed Wellbeing and the NHS to bring free health checks straight to the heart of our community. Held right on the High Street, these pop-up clinics removed the usual barriers—no lengthy forms, no long journeys—just simple, face-to-face support where people live and work.

What is an NHS Health Check?

An NHS Health Check is a free appointment for adults aged 40–74 to assess risk factors for:

• Heart disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Stroke
• Dementia

Each 20-minute check includes measurements of blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index and personalised lifestyle advice.

Why on the High Street?

• Accessibility: Easy to drop in on your way to work or the shops
• Early intervention: Spot risk factors before they become more serious
• Local support: Friendly staff from Reed Wellbeing and the NHS on-hand to answer questions

How to Book

Appointments remain free and straightforward:

1. Call Reed Wellbeing on 01263 000000
2. Book via the NHS website (search “NHS Health Check North Walsham”)

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Thank you to everyone who stopped by—your health matters, and together we’re making wellbeing part of everyday life in North Walsham.

#HealthChecks #CommunityHealth #NorthWalsham #Wellbeing

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday to celebrate one incredible year at The Phoenix Building!

It was truly heart-warming to see so many of our friends, supporters, and community members come together. Your presence made the day so special, and we’re so grateful to be surrounded by such a brilliant community.

🙏 A massive thank you to our amazing volunteers who helped the day run so smoothly — and an extra special shoutout to Matthew’s Mum for surprising us all with a showstopper of a cake. 🍰👏

We were having such a good time, we only managed to capture a couple of quick photos — always a good sign of a great day!

Here’s to another year of community, connection, and making a difference — together. ❤️

A huge congratulations to North Norfolk Youth Advisory Board (YAB) on running their very first youth club session this evening right here in the Phoenix Building!

This free club is open to young people aged 11–19 (or up to 25 with additional needs) living or studying in North Norfolk, and is a great way to:

• Make new friends
• Build confidence
• Take part in positive activities
• Have your voice heard

🕓 Wednesdays, 4–5:30pm (term time only)

📍 Phoenix Building, North Walsham

📧 Parents and carers must get in touch via nnyab@map.uk.net to find out how to get involved.

Factoid

👉 [FAK-toyd]

noun

An invented fact believed to be true because it appears in print

Originally coined to describe those little “facts” that sneak into newspapers and TV shows without much scrutiny, factoidreminds us how easy it is for misinformation to spread—even when it sounds believable.

💬 Have you ever come across a factoid you once believed was true?

Let us know your favourite examples next time you visit!

😁 This month’s word might just make you think twice about what you read!

Factoid

👉 [FAK-toyd]

noun

An invented fact believed to be true because it appears in print

Originally coined to describe those little “facts” that sneak into newspapers and TV shows without much scrutiny, factoidreminds us how easy it is for misinformation to spread—even when it sounds believable.

💬 Have you ever come across a factoid you once believed was true?

Let us know your favourite examples next time you visit!

🏫 We have a selection of free pre-loved school uniform available for families in North Walsham. If your child attends a local school and could benefit, please do pop in and help yourself.

👕 We also welcome donations of clean, good-condition uniform items. We kindly ask that everything is freshly washed before dropping off, as we don’t have laundry facilities on site.

🙏 A big thank you to everyone who helps keep the area tidy and folded—it makes a real difference!

Whether you’re donating, picking up, or simply spreading the word—your support helps local families and promotes reuse.

📍 Available during regular opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm.