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 [...]
NHS Dorset is the public name of NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board (ICB). NHS Dorset will undertake the statutory responsibilities of the clinical commissioning group (CCG) and will also be responsible for planning to meet the health care needs of people and communities in Dorset. They will work more closely [...]
A local family-run business, Envista Branding, has kindly donated branded uniform scrubs and hoodies to staff and volunteers at the HealthBus. To distinguish the HealthBus team whilst on outreach or during drop-in sessions, the new clothing seeks to strengthen the charity's brand and local identity for those who work in [...]
With support from Dorset Community Foundation, the HealthBus outreach team is supporting patients over the next 10 weeks with takeaway food bags! Over the summer and especially during hot days the Trust seeks to ensure that patients are well hydrated and eating regularly. - In 2022 the cost of living [...]
