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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 [...]
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 [...]
Healthwatch Conference: Video on homelessness
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 [...]
Morebus Community Fund Support!
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 [...]
Run for the Bus 2021
“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 [...]
Best Practice Conference 2021
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 [...]
South Today: BBC News
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 [...]
Chris Braved the Shave
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 [...]
Lord of Westbury visit to HealthBus
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 [...]
Mayor visit to HealthBus
HealthBus Medical Director, Maggie Kirk welcomed Cllr David Kelsey, the Mayor of Bournemouth, to the HealthBus today. Cllr Kelsey not only met with the team and patients but wanted to know more about the charities objectives and key goals. . [...]
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Thank you for your support.
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!”
HELP IS AVAILABLE…
EMERGENCIES: 999
GP SERVICES: please phone your own surgery or 111.
THE CRESCENT PROVIDENCE SURGERY: on 01202 395195 is open 7 days a
week from 8am – 6 pm during April for anyone registered via the
HealthBus. Out of hours please call 111.
HOMELESSNESS NURSE: Chrissie Croucher on 07342 063741
Mon, Wed, Fri 9-12.30pm
HOMELESS MENTAL HEALTH: Angie Mc Hale on 01202 584412
GENERAL SUPPORT: BCP Council “Together We Can” for general support on
0300 123 7052 (8am – 8pm).