Huge thanks to Vodafone and the 'Charities Conneted' team for helping the HealthBus to combat digital poverty whilst supporting our digital operations. This is part of Vodafone’s recently announced commitment to tackle digital exclusion and connect one million people by the end of 2022. The pandemic has highlighted the scale of digital [...]
BBC Radio Solent Broadcast: Steve Harris from Dorset Breakfast interviews Dr Maggie Kirk on her work with the HealthBus Trust and combatting some of the shocking statics surrounding those that are experiencing homelessness. Listen to Dr Maggie Kirk's interview below and discover how the HealthBus is changing lives across Bournemouth [...]
WINNERS! Thank you to all the HealthBus Trust team and partners! We have won the Clinical Improvement Award for Public Health & Prevention 2021 Award, sponsored by Atrumed! - Since 2008, The General Practice Awards has sought to recognise the very best within the healthcare industry, seeking out the incredible [...]
Healthwatch week ran from 09-12 November 2021 and saw over 600 staff and volunteers join together online from across England. The conference tackled key challenges such as Ensuring patient voice in health and social care and Tackling inequalities. The conference reflected on the massive role that COVID-19 has played in exposing structural [...]
The HealthBus applied through Morebus’ Community Fund for help to pay for an outreach kit for its new Engagement and Enhancement Nurse, Chrissie Croucher. “Our HealthBus GP and Nurses have provided over 1,500 appointments so far this year operating three mornings a week. The new nurse will be reaching [...]
“We are delighted to share that the event was a huge success with over 40 people taking part; raising over £2500 to change lives! Your support makes it possible for our patients to receive health checks, drug and alcohol support, mental health assessments and housing advice. As a charity, our work could [...]
HealthBus Medical Director, Maggie Kirk was invited to be a keynote speaker for the Best Practice Conference 2021 at the NEC on 13-14 October 2021. This conference is the UK’s number one event for the primary care and general practice community. This event provides powerful CPD certified content, free of [...]
BBC News journalist visited the HealthBus on 09 October 2021 to see how the Trust was supporting individuals to overcome barriers related to homeless. Both Martin (HealthBus client) and Dr Maggie Kirk were interviewed and shared how the staff and Trust have helped so many people in need. This news [...]
A massive thank you to Chris Wakefield (Vice-Chair of Trustees & Fundraiser for the HealthBus) and everyone who supported him to have his curly locks shaved off for the HealthBus. Chris has raised over £400! It's not too late to support him and donate, click the link below. Please give [...]
Steve Young (Lord of Westbury), President, Global Tourism and Leisure at Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club, visited the HealthBus to discover more about its function, aspiration and key outcomes in supporting those that are rough sleeping and homeless. Steve enjoyed meeting staff and volunteers at St Steven's Hall whilst meeting those who [...]
