Christmas Hamper Appeal 2024: A Community United in Giving This year, HealthBus has joined forces with 78 local agencies and organisations to support the Christmas Hamper Appeal 2024. Together, we made significant impact on families in crisis across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. Thanks to the generous contributions of Zest, Howdens, [...]
YMCA Christmas Lunch: A Lifeline for HealthBus Patients The YMCA in Bournemouth has become a beacon of hope and community for HealthBus patients, offering more than just food—it provides warmth, dignity, and connection. This Christmas, the YMCA hosted a remarkable lunch, serving hot meals to 42 individuals experiencing homelessness on [...]
Patch Hosts Christmas Jumper Festive Fundraiser in Aid of HealthBus A heartfelt thank you to Patch at Bobby’s for organising a delightful Christmas Jumper Festive Fundraiser in support of the HealthBus. Patch, a vibrant new neighbourhood workspace designed to foster the growth of emerging businesses, has already become a valued [...]
Festive Charity Quiz Night Success! The HealthBus extends a heartfelt thank you to AJC Group and Hall & Woodhouse Grasshopper Pub in Poole for their incredible support in organising an unforgettable quiz night. The event, held in a wonderfully festive setting, brought together an enthusiastic crowd for an evening filled [...]
HealthBus partners with local charities & businesses for Christmas 2024 The HealthBus is teaming up with the Bournemouth Hamper Appeal (BHA) to bring essential food and support to local families facing hardship this Christmas. Working alongside BCP FoodBank and approximately 70 local organisations, this partnership aims to make a positive [...]
HealthBus links with Core Telecom for Free 0300 Number Service HealthBus Trust is excited to announce its new collaboration with Core Telecom Charity Service Information, providing a free 0300 number for patients to easily contact the charity. Thanks to Core Telecom's generous support, this number comes at no cost to [...]
YMCA Big Sleep Easy 2024 On 12 October 2024, HealthBus was honoured to participate in the “YMCA Big Sleep Easy” event over the weekend at Talbot Heath School, alongside Bournemouth One Radio. The YMCA Sleep Easy campaign is an annual fundraising event designed to raise awareness and funds to tackle [...]
Free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to help protect homeless people in Bournemouth On 09 October 2024, the NHS Dorset and the HealthBus Trust successfully launched the vaccine programme and provided 28 flu and 23 COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals experiencing homelessness in Bournemouth. Held at the YMCA from 10:00 AM to [...]
HealthBus Receives Generous Support from Cherries Community Fund On 09 October 2024, Tim Partridge, Business Relations Manager, and Jordan, Social Media Consultant, proudly represented the HealthBus at AFC Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium. They were invited by the Cherries Community Fund to receive a generous donation, supporting the HealthBus's mission to bring [...]
REND 2: Research Engagement with People Who Have Experienced Homelessness – "I Am More Than..." Stakeholder Event On 07 October 2024, stakeholders from the health and voluntary sectors gathered at The Spire in Poole for a crucial event focused on fostering inclusive community-engaged research. Organised in partnership with Bournemouth University, [...]
