Free health checks for lorry drivers at Warwick motorway services
Commercial drivers can drop in for wellbeing support as part of a national road safety push
Commercial drivers travelling through Warwickshire are being invited to take part in free health and wellbeing checks at a motorway services this week.
The pop-up event takes place at Welcome Break Warwick Services Southbound on Thursday 3rd September, from 0800 to 1400.
It is organised by Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death), with partners including D4 Drivers, Warwickshire Police, Warwickshire's Police and Crime Commissioner and Welcome Break.
What's on offer
Drivers will be able to visit a mobile pop-up site for simple health checks, along with practical information and signposting on issues including fatigue, sleep, mental health, nutrition and occupational health.
They will also be invited to complete a short, anonymous wellbeing questionnaire.
Those anonymous insights will be shared the following day at Loughborough University's Driver Health Day on Friday 4th September 2026.
The Warwick event forms part of Driver Health Week, a new national initiative focused on improving the health, wellbeing and long-term sustainability of the UK's professional-driver workforce.
Why it's happening
Philip Seccombe, Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner and Joint National Lead for Roads Policing and Transport for the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said: "Warwickshire's motorway network carries thousands of commercial vehicles every day and keeps people, goods and services moving across the country. The vast majority of these journeys are completed safely, but when a collision involving a heavy goods vehicle does occur, the consequences can be devastating.
"If we are serious about improving road safety, we must understand the factors that can affect a driver's ability to stay focused and alert behind the wheel. Driver wellbeing is not simply a welfare issue. It is an important part of reducing risk on our roads. By listening to drivers directly, we can build a better understanding of the pressures they face and support a safer environment for everyone who travels through Warwickshire."
Inspector Daniel James, Head of Roads Policing for Warwickshire, said: "Professional drivers make an essential contribution to everyday life, keeping people, businesses and communities connected. They also operate large vehicles on some of the busiest roads in the country, often over long distances and in demanding conditions.
"From a roads policing perspective, anything that helps drivers to recognise the importance of rest, good health and wellbeing has the potential to support safer decisions behind the wheel. This event offers a practical opportunity for drivers to take a few minutes for themselves, access useful support and help us better understand the issues that affect them on the road."
James Luckhurst, Project Director of Project EDWARD, said: "Safe roads depend on safe people, and that includes the professional drivers who keep our economy moving. This event is about listening respectfully, providing useful support and highlighting the clear connection between wellbeing, alertness and safer journeys. We are grateful to all the partners helping us make this a practical and positive day for drivers."