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.
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In 2022 the cost of living is set to soar, with increased energy prices, National Insurance hikes and inflation rising on goods and products. These increases will push many people into poverty and will make many more homeless, but what about those who are already homeless? How are they expected to survive?
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Inflation is currently at a 30-year high of 7% but benefits have only risen by 3%; this means a 4% deficit in their income in comparison to their expenses – which is a huge drop for a group already in very precarious circumstances.

“We want to ensure that those patients who need additional support are getting the essentials they need, especially in this hot summer weather. This is another small way we can bring hope to people in our community.”
Chrissie (HealthBus Engagement & Enhancement Outreach Nurse)
For more details on the Dorset Community Foundation visit: https://www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/