Charity the HealthBus provides a mobile health facility that travels to areas where people sleep rough, providing basic health care, a GP service and access to addiction and mental health support services.
The service provision is designed to be appropriate and accessible, supporting people as they move away from rough sleeping.
Their key to success and unique selling point, is that they take healthcare to people that are on the margins of society, disengaged and in many cases dehumanised by wider society. Through the HealthBus and allied services, they provide hope and opportunity at the point of need.
Vice Chair Chris Wakefield who has experienced homelessness said, “I remember how difficult it was to access our wonderful NHS during that very difficult period of my life.”
The HealthBus is a standalone charity, with no NHS funding and survives financially, through the generosity of others.
Chris added; “My small contribution will be having my head shaved, at the end of July, to raise much needed funds for this amazing charity.
“I would like to thank Salon 88 for volunteering to shave off my lovely locks.”
Find out more about The HealthBus. www.healthbus.co.uk
To donate see: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ChristopherWakefield2