As Christmas approaches, those who are experiencing homelessness in the Bournemouth area will receive bags of treats and necessities. These 'bags of hope' are being handed out to those attending HealthBus drop-in clinics. The idea for 'Bags of Hope' came from Reg Chapman, a retired naval chef and HealthBus volunteer. [...]
The HealthBus is delighted to be linking with Zest and Picnic Park Deli (local Bournemouth businesses) for 6 weeks of giving as part of a Community Fundraising Appeal from November 2022-January 2023. Picnic Park Deli is hosting the Zest Live Music Stage where local performers will showcase live acts and [...]
Huge thanks to the Good Design Works team (Geoff, Lucy and Laurence) who are supporting the HealthBus Trust as business sponsors! For every project that the team completes 1% of each invoice is donated to the Trust. "As a business we want to help the most vulnerable in our communities. [...]
Huge thanks to David Simpson, Director Venta Services who has kindly donated 3000 vapes to the HealthBus Trust to help patients take essential steps towards better and improved healthcare. Those experiencing homelessness are x3 more likely to die from chronic respiratory disease primarily caused by smoking and 80% are at an [...]
THANK YOU, EVERYONE!! We have reached our Aviva Community Fund and Crowdfunding target with your HELP! You have helped us raise over £4570.00, this is amazing and will allow us to support patients further in their recovery! The HealthBus plays a vital role in ensuring people can have better health [...]
In UK society, there are cultural norms and assumptions that affect many marginalised groups and this book aims to address and challenge these through the lens of the people who have lived these experiences. Social Exclusion in the UK presents a range of lived experiences alongside a critical commentary on the [...]
On 12 October 2022, Dr Maggie Kirk was invited to speak at the Best Practice Show about health inequalities and how the HealthBus is addressing this particular need. Alongside other key medical professionals, who are handling the acute needs of those who are vulnerable in our communities, the HealthBus is [...]
As a local BCP charity, the HealthBus has been invited to attend B2B Growth Hub Business Networking events to engage with local business owners. B2B Growth Hub is a national network of talented and enterprising individuals, supported and managed by local and regional community members who share our commitment to [...]
The Homelessness Partnership BCP Conference took place on 14 September 2022 at BU, where local partners met to discuss how best we can work together to protect and prevent people from experiencing homelessness. The HealthBus alongside 44 other partners, has signed a charter saying they share the partnership commitment to end [...]
On 07 September 2022, Dr Maggie Kirk and Rev Dr Gareth Sherwood were invited to an evening reception at the House of Lords as representatives of the HealthBus Trust for a reception and networking event. Hosted by Professor James Kingsland (OBE) this event sought to thank Demonstrator Sites for all [...]
