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Sam Whittle Wins Diabetes Nursing Award for Innovation
Sam Whittle Wins Diabetes Nursing Award for Innovation We are thrilled to celebrate Sam Whittle, Specialist Diabetes Nurse from Bournemouth Hospital and HealthBus, who has won the prestigious Diabetes Nursing Award for Innovation at diabetesnursingawards.co.uk. Sam has been recognised for [...]
Hotels support ‘Bags of Sunshine’
BAHA and Local Hotels Spread Summer Kindness with ‘Bags of Sunshine’ We are incredibly grateful to the Bournemouth Area Hotel Association (BAHA) for their generous support of our Bags of Sunshine campaign this summer. Over the past few months, six [...]
BU Media Students Client Brief Presentation
BU Media Students Challenge Homelessness Bias with Powerful Campaign On 15 May 2025, the BU Client Brief project came to a close with an inspiring final presentation. Deano and Jordan from HealthBus had the pleasure of attending as Bournemouth University’s [...]
Gail gives a talk to Ringwood Tangent Group
Ringwood Tangent Group Supports HealthBus with Generous Donation On 14 May, our dedicated volunteer Gail gave an inspiring presentation about the work of HealthBus Trust to the Ladies of the Ringwood Tangent Group. The group invited Gail to share more [...]
HealthBus discussed in Parliment
MP Jessica Toale raises homeless concerns in Parliament On 7 May 2024, MP Jessica Toale raised vital concerns about homelessness during a parliamentary session, highlighting the urgent need for improved healthcare access for those most vulnerable. In her address, she [...]
Vitality Bay Run 2025
HealthBus Shines at Vitality Bay Run with Record Turnout and Community Support On Sunday 23 March 2025, HealthBus proudly took part in the Vitality Bay Run with its largest ever team of runners, volunteers, and supporters — turning the event [...]
BU Client & Audience Unit: BA (Hons) Media Production Year 2: 2025
BU Media Students Tackle Homelessness Perceptions in Creative Client Brief with HealthBus On 12 March 2025, Year 2 Media Production students from Bournemouth University were introduced to a powerful and thought-provoking client brief delivered by Deano and Jordan from the [...]
Winter Immunisation Campaign 2024-25
Winter Immunisation Campaign 2024-25 Our Winter Immunisation Campaign has been overwhelmingly successful. Over the past few months, in collaboration with NHS Dorset Healthcare, we have given 213 vaccinations at multiple locations across BCP and Dorset. Thank you to Routes 2 [...]
Healthwatch Dorset: Joe’s Journey of Recovery
Getting the right care and support at the right time: Joe’s Journey of Recovery Joe’s life has transformed since his struggles with homelessness and addiction. Just a year ago, he was living on the streets, drinking heavily, and caught in [...]
HealthBus Volunteer Maddie Receives an Award
HealthBus Volunteer Maddie Recognised with ‘Heart of Gold’ Award HealthBus volunteer Maddie was honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation, ‘Heart of Gold’ by Community Action Network (CAN) in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the HealthBus outreach team. Amy Collins, [...]
HealthBus: Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run 2025
HealthBus Partners with Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run 2025 – Join Us in Making a Difference! The HealthBus Trust is excited to announce that we are one of the five headline charities for the Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run 2025, taking place [...]
AUB Interiors project with HealthBus 2025
AUB Socially Conscious Design Unit with Level 4 BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design For the third consecutive year, we’re delighted to partner with Level 4 Interior Architecture students at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB). These talented students are embracing design [...]
Christmas Hamper Appeal 2024
Christmas Hamper Appeal 2024: A Community United in Giving This year, HealthBus has joined forces with 78 local agencies and organisations to support the Christmas Hamper Appeal 2024. Together, we made significant impact on families in crisis across Bournemouth, Christchurch, [...]
Christmas Lunch for HealthBus Patients 2024
YMCA Christmas Lunch: A Lifeline for HealthBus Patients The YMCA in Bournemouth has become a beacon of hope and community for HealthBus patients, offering more than just food—it provides warmth, dignity, and connection. This Christmas, the YMCA hosted a remarkable [...]
Patch Hosts Christmas Jumper Fundraiser 2024
Patch Hosts Christmas Jumper Festive Fundraiser in Aid of HealthBus A heartfelt thank you to Patch at Bobby’s for organising a delightful Christmas Jumper Festive Fundraiser in support of the HealthBus. Patch, a vibrant new neighbourhood workspace designed to foster [...]
Charity Quiz with AJC Group and The Grasshopper
Festive Charity Quiz Night Success! The HealthBus extends a heartfelt thank you to AJC Group and Hall & Woodhouse Grasshopper Pub in Poole for their incredible support in organising an unforgettable quiz night. The event, held in a wonderfully festive [...]
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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!”