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Grants workshop with Talbot Village Trust
Talbot Village Trust supporting local charities On 09 August 2023, the grant team at Talbot Village Trust (TVT) met with key individuals representing a number of local charities as they led workshop sessions on how as a grant provider they [...]
New Trustee Appointed!
HealthBus Trust appoints a new Trustee to join the team! We are delighted to announce the appointment of Myka Wilshire as a trustee to the HealthBus Trust! Myka brings extensive expertise in the homelessness sector, having led a rough sleeper [...]
Outreach Practice Nurse supports HealthBus
Outreach Practice Nurse supports HealthBus Delighted to be working alongside Carole Lucas, an experienced NHS Practice and Outreach Nurse, who is supporting the HealthBus to undertake homeless health checks. Carole has over 30 years of experience working in emergency hospital [...]
Charity Footy Match!
Charity Football Game to raise funds for HealthBus! A big thank you from the HealthBus team to everyone at Slades Farm who played football and supported the fundraising match this morning. Hundreds of pounds have been raised by the players [...]
The Clothworkers’ Foundation 2023 Reception
HealthBus Trust invited to The Clothworkers’ Foundation 2023 Reception On behalf of The Clothworkers’ Foundation Trustees, representatives of the HealthBus Trust were invited to the Charities Reception at Drapers’ Hall on Wednesday, 28th June, at 2.00 - 4.00 pm The [...]
New Trustee Appointed!
HealthBus Trust appoints a new Trustee to join the team! We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Luke Turley as a formal Trustee of the HealthBus Trust. Dr Luke Turley brings a wealth of clinical and operational experience [...]
Lions Club of Poole Donation to support Homeless Outreach
Lions Club of Poole makes a donation to fund essential items for smoking cessation outreach work Back in January 2023, the Lions Club of Poole made £250.00 donation to the HealthBus Trust to support smoking cessation work undertaken by the [...]
HealthBus Trustee joins Dorset Chamber’s Board
Dorset Chamber’s Board new Board member Dorset Chamber has boosted its board with the appointment of a new director from the third sector. The business support organisation has welcomed YMCA Bournemouth Chief Executive & HealthBus Chairman Gareth Sherwood as it [...]
BU Client Brief Presentation 2023
BU Students Present their Ideas to support the HealthBus Over the past 9-weeks, 12 second-year BA Hons Media students at BU have been working on a client brief project for the HealthBus Trust. The students have worked effortlessly to create [...]
Hospital Saturday Fund AGM
HealthBus invited to Guildhall London, for Hospital Saturday Fund AGM On Thursday, 11th May 2023, The Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) held its 16th Annual General Meeting at the Guildhall in London. At the event, The Hospital Saturday Fund was thrilled [...]
NHS England National & Regional Medical Directors visit HealthBus
Senior Medical Directors from NHS England visit the HealthBus Team On 21 April 2023, the HealthBus team had the privilege of welcoming Professor Sir Stephen Powis (National Medical Director of NHS England), Dr Michael Marsh (Southwest Medical Director & Chief [...]
Dorset Voluntary Community Sector EXPO 2023
CAN Expo 2023 at Bournemouth University. On 19 April 2023, Bournemouth University hosted a significant conference in Dorset, creating a single point of focus for charities, community groups, health and council leaders and their teams to come together at a [...]
Community Voices Webinar Series
Bournemouth University Community Voices Webinar Series On 12 April 20219, the Community Voices Webinar was hosted by Bels (Health Bus Volunteer & Project Coordinator) and Mel (Principal Academic in Social Work at BU). Mel was able to discuss with Bels [...]
Charity Project with BA Hons Media students at Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University students engage in HealthBus Project Eleven Second-year BA Hons Media students at Bournemouth University will be collaborating with the HealthBus Trust on a 9-week project. Working to a live brief, these students will be exploring the barriers and [...]
MP and associated councillors visit HealthBus
Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood: MP for Bournemouth East visits HealthBus team On 23 March 2023, the HealthBus team had the opportunity to meet the MP for Bournemouth East Rt. Hon Tobias Ellwood, Councillor Jane Kelly and Gayatri B Lokhande as [...]
KFC Foundation Shortlisting
The KFC Foundation Shortlisting for UK Charities The KFC Foundation is working on making closer links to the young people who benefit from the grants offered. The HealthBus was selected to help the Foundation with how they spend their money [...]
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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!”