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This medical centre has become one of the first in the UK to commit to treating homeless patients
A GP practice in Heywood has become one of the first in the country to pledge to provide care for the homeless. The Hopwood Medical Centre on Walton Street has agreed to become Homeless-Friendly, which means that all patients receive
Market place event open to the homeless-friendly
Charities and housing and health organisations were among the guests welcomed to a market place showcase in #Bury. Organised by Bury #Homeless Partnership, the event was also attended by people with experience of homelessness and was designed to advertise public services available to
Bury becomes first borough in Britain to guarantee homeless people urgent medical attention
BURY has become the first borough in Britain to guarantee homeless people will receive urgent medical attention. GP services across the town have signed up to an initiative, launched by Homeless Friendly and Bury Council, which will see rough sleepers,
Gail Sutcliffe joins the team
Gail Sutcliffe is a qualified registered Social Worker who lives within Greater Manchester, having over 35 years’ experience of working in Local Authority settings at Tameside and Bury Council. Working initially in Residential Care, as a hospital and field social
Oldham doctor urges Government to find solution to homelessness
An Oldham doctor is urging the Government to use the New Year to find a sustainable solution to homelessness. Dr Zahid Chauhan, who set up Homeless-Friendly with NHS Greater Manchester practices, has produced a UK Parliamentary petition to persuade politicians
Medics attend Salvation Army drop-in for Oldham’s vulnerable and meet man left with just six teeth after 20 months’ homeless
MEDICS go out of their way to administer flu jabs for the homeless and vulnerable. A team from the newly established Homeless-Friendly scheme is touring various homeless charities and drop-in sessions throughout December. Their latest flu jab clinic took place
Watch out for hypothermia warning signs in Bolton’s old and homeless this winter
ANYONE heading outdoors this winter will see people wrapped up warm in big coats, scarves and hats, blocking out the chill. But not everyone can find that comfort from the cold. As winter approaches, health campaigners are encouraging fellow Boltonians
Quartet make pledge for homeless
Three local surgeries and a town centre charity are amongst the first organisations in the country to promise to be Homeless-Friendly. In the company of Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd, The Dale Medical Practice, Nye Bevan House, plus The Strand and
Oldham restaurant Cafe Lahore first eatery in the UK to pledge to be homeless-friendly by providing meals for rough sleepers.
AN Oldham restaurant has become the first eatery in the UK to pledge to be homeless-friendly as it opens its doors to rough sleepers for a balanced wholesome meal. Cafe Lahore, on Union Street, Oldham, will provide a meal for