More than 500 have had their say about a vital night-time health service which is under threat of losing its NHS funding.

The SOS Bus in Norwich has provided emergency care for city-goers for more than two decades - helping tens of thousands of people in their hours of need in this time.

However, its latest funding contract with local NHS bosses is due to expire next year and volunteers are waiting with bated breath to learn if it will be renewed.

Commissioners deny they are considering closing down the service, but launched a survey to hear what members of the public think of it.

The survey was opened to the public in May and expired on Sunday, June 11.

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During this time, a total of 587 people completed the survey, which will be used to inform officials at NHS Norfolk and Waveney about what happens next.

It could see a formal public consultation carried out or officials consider whether to make any changes to the service or not.

It comes as bosses mull over whether the service is surplus to requirements, following the launch of a new wellness hub in the Castle Quarter.

A spokeswoman for NHS Norfolk and Waveney said: "NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) has recently listened to the people of Norfolk and Waveney to learn more about their experiences, thoughts and views linked to the SOS Bus and the Wellness Hub at Castle Quarter.

"We have heard from 578 people and thank all those who have responded and completed the survey.

“We will now work through what our staff, people and communities have said and use this vital information to help further shape and improve these services."

The service was launched in 2001, following the tragic deaths of Nick Green, 16, and James Toms, 21, in the River Yare.