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HealthBus Networking Afternoon
On 20 July 2022, the HealthBus Trust welcomed clinical partners from Dorset, Portsmouth, Oxford and Brighton to share its learning with others working to reduce health inequalities in their own areas. Dr Maggie Kirk gave a presentation on the context [...]
Logik Copying Systems Ltd donation
Huge thanks to Rob and Ian at Logik Copying Systems Ltd Dorset Hampshire Wiltshire, who kindly donated a printer to the HealthBus Trust. Partnering with local businesses demonstrates the value and community spirit that people have towards the charity. "We are [...]
Complete Care Community Health Inequalities Summit
On 06 July 2022, the HealthBus Trust was invited to The Royal Society of Medicine and took part in the Complete Care Community Health Inequalities Summit in London funded by NHS England. HealthBus Chair of Trustees Gareth Sherwood shared the [...]
Charity Excellence – Quality Mark Awarded
Congratulations, we did it! On 04 July 2022, the HealthBus was awarded the Charity Excellence Quality Mark Award for its ongoing commitment to using the Charity Excellence system and its resources to continue improving performance and have an even more [...]
Collaboration with AUB students!
On 13 June 2022, the HealthBus was invited to work alongside a group of BA (Hons) Interior Architecture undergraduates from Arts Univerity Bournemouth (AUB) on a collaborative project with the NHS pop-up Hospital in Poole. Since the pandemic, there is [...]
London Oriana Choir Fundraising Event: 28 May 2022
London Oriana Choir concert in Bournemouth to fundraise for the HealthBus! On Saturday 28 May 2022, the London Oriana Choir came to St Peter’s Church to raise funds for The HealthBus Trust. The evening was filled with incredible live music [...]
Final Presentation with BU Media students!
Over the past 9-weeks, thirteen second year BA Hons Media students at BU have been working on a video project for the HealthBus Trust. The students have worked effortlessly to create suitable and relevant material that can be used to [...]
Fundraising Day at Malmesbury Park Primary School!
Malmesbury Park Primary School raises funds for the HealthBus! Huge THANKS to Malmesbury Park Primary School which held a Slippers Fundraising day on behalf of HealthBus Trust. The school pupil councillors wanted to show their support for a local charity [...]
John Kuhrt visits HealthBus
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Minister visits HealthBus HealthBus team welcomes John Kuhrt from The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) to see how the HealthBus is meeting an unmet need in Bournemouth. John is [...]
Video Project with BU Media students!
Thirteen second-year BA Hons Media students at Bournemouth University will be assisting the HealthBus Trust on a 9-week project to raise the awareness of the charity and showcase its life-changing work. Working to a live brief, these students will be [...]
London Oriana Choir Fundraising Event: 28 May 2022
London Oriana Choir concert in Bournemouth to fundraise for the HealthBus! London Oriana Choir is coming to Bournemouth for the first time on the weekend of 28/29 May, performing at venues across the town, including St Peter’s Church and the [...]
General Practice Awards 2021 ARRIVES!
WINNERS! With pride, the HealthBus team have now received the awaited General Practice Award Trophy! "The HealthBus Trust is a charity that provides accessible, high quality, and truly patient-centred health care to people experiencing homelessness in Bournemouth and the surrounding [...]
Donation from Burley Parish Church!
We are hugely grateful for the kind donation of £3000.00 from Burley Parish Church. This donation will make a real difference to the health of people who are sleeping rough on the streets of Bournemouth and those who are also [...]
Vodafone Support!
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 [...]
BBC Radio Solent – Dorset Breakfast with Steve Harris & Dr Maggie Kirk
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 [...]
General Practice Awards 2021
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 [...]
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Without a permanent home, it can be difficult to access healthcare for many reasons. The HealthBus team offer specialist GP and medical services at the point of need. They work in partnership with other services providers, such as addiction and mental health specialists, to help people find the support they need to move on in life.
One rough sleeper, Dean, said of the HealthBus service: “No one sets out to be purposefully on the streets … sometimes you face situations which just leave you broken and desperate. After losing my job, home and key relationships my mental health deteriorated; and I resorted to harmful substances which drove me to the streets. After lots of encouragement from visiting health professionals, I have found hope and compassion from those involved with the HealthBus. This service is a lifeline! A much-needed refuge for those who are vulnerable. The staff and team involved with the HealthBus have saved and are saving lives … this work must continue!”