AUB Postgraduate Summer Show 2024: Jamie Yeates features the HealthBus Arts University Bournemouth's Postgraduate Summer Show 2024 featured an exceptional piece of work by postgraduate artist Jamie Yeates, blending abstract animation with social commentary on homelessness. As part of the summer show, which celebrates the achievements of graduating students and [...]
Healthwatch Dorset publishes a report on the urgent need for improved healthcare for the homeless Healthwatch Dorset has released its latest report, “Voiceless, Unheard and Socially Excluded,” which brings to light the immense challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and those who are vulnerably housed when attempting to access health [...]
HealthBus celebrated in Parliament for King’s Award for Voluntary Service On 09 September 2024, HealthBus was recognised and celebrated in Parliament. The Early Day Motion (EDM) submitted to Parliament by new Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes celebrates the charity’s receipt of the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest [...]
Love Church Provides Crucial Support to HealthBus: A Heartfelt Thank You We are thrilled to extend our deepest gratitude to Rev. Glenn and the senior leadership team at Love Church, St Swithun’s, for their incredible kindness and generosity. Love Church has graciously granted HealthBus access to their site, enabling us [...]
Bags of Sunshine Campaign: A Beacon of Hope for Our Homeless Patients In a heartwarming display of community spirit, J.P. Morgan has extended a generous helping hand to our organisation through their 'Bags of Sunshine' campaign. This thoughtful initiative has resulted in the donation of 100 bags filled with essential [...]
Phillipa Rolle Exits Endurance Race due to Foot Injury Due to an unforeseen injury, the extraordinary GB Ultra runner Phillipa has had to cut short her epic 215-mile Race Across Scotland. The GB Ultra medical team made the difficult decision to withdraw her from the race after she sustained lacerations [...]
Phillipa Rolle Kicks Off Grueling Endurance Race and Becomes Lead Feature on GB Ultras Facebook Page Phillipa Rolle has embarked on her latest formidable challenge, the 215-mile Race Across Scotland Ultra, which began today, 10 August 2024. Known for her relentless dedication to supporting vital charities through extreme endurance races, [...]
Phillipa Rolle's Fundraising Venture for the HealthBus: An Interview with BBC Radio Solent On 09 August 2024, BBC Radio Solent's Steve Harris interviewed Phillipa Rolle, a remarkable individual known for her annual extreme challenges to support vital charities. Phillipa, who has conquered numerous endurance races across the UK and Europe, [...]
HealthBus Celebrated in Dorset Living Magazine The August 2024 edition of Dorset Living Magazine proudly celebrated the HealthBus Trust’s remarkable achievement of receiving the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade for local voluntary groups in the UK, equivalent to an MBE. The award ceremony took place on 24 [...]
Meet Sam who is working with HealthBus clinicians From July 2024, Sam Whittle, a Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) from the Royal Bournemouth Hospital is integrating into the HealthBus clinical team one day a week, which is a transformative step for the care of homeless patients. Homeless individuals face significant challenges in [...]
