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People who are homeless in Oldham receive 2nd COVID jab

An #Oldham man who was sleeping rough in a churchyard just a few months ago has become the first homeless person in the world to receive a second COVID-19 vaccination jab. Paul was inoculated by NHS staff and is now

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A further COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic held within Oldham

Last week we held a second COVID-19 vaccine clinic for people who are homeless. The clinic was held at the ICC building in the centre of Oldham. A big thank you goes to Oldham Council and NHS Oldham plus the

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Prioritising people experiencing homelessness in the COVID-19 vaccination process

We are proud to announce that we have recently partnered with The Homelessness Vaccination Campaign and written to every Local Authority in the country asking for people who are homeless to be prioritised in relation to receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.

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First ever COVID vaccine clinic for people who are homeless was held in Oldham

Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE began the planet’s first-ever #COVID-19 clinic for people who are #homeless. With the considerable support of Oldham Borough Council, our friends at the DePaul charity, wonderful nursing staff and ourselves Homeless Friendly, the Oxford vaccine was

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Our Letter to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock

On Friday 15th January 2021, we wrote to Matt Hancock asking him to prioritise people who are homeless for COVID vaccinations. This letter was co signed by Homeless Link, Emmaus UK, DePaul UK and The Big Issue. Read our letter

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Christmas Present Appeal

Help halt hygiene crisis for the homeless. A small donation to provide soap, toothpaste and sanitary products for rough sleepers could prevent them from contracting deadly infections which seep into their bodies through dirty wounds. Whilst the attention of the

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4000 FACE MASKS DONATED

LHM Medical Technology (UK) Limited who are based within Trafford Park reached out to Homeless Friendly asking if we would be interested in receiving Face Masks which then could be given out across Greater Manchester. Of course we said a

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Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE (our founder) call for urgent COVID-19 vaccine for people who are homeless

Rated SIXTH on the list of priorities, why vaccines need to reach the homeless first. Dr Chauhan a leading health campaigner has called on Matt Hancock to make vaccinating the homeless against COVID-19 a top priority – before their low

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Updated Information on The Greater Manchester Council Homeless Departments

The way councils are operating during the pandemic has changed. Should you become homeless or are threatened with homelessness please find below information relating on how to contact your council.

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CAN YOU HELP US WE NEED VOLUNTEERS

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SHOWN INTEREST, WE WILL BE REACHING OUT TO YOU IN THE NEW YEAR WHEN HOPEFULLY WE WILL NO LONGER BE IN TIER 3. We can help you share your kindness with those who need

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In the Press

BBC: Greater Manchester GP practices start homeless-friendly scheme

GP Online: Dr Zahid Chauhan: How Manchester practices are helping homeless patients

MEN: A potentially life-changing new scheme will give homeless people vital access to healthcare

BBC Radio Manchester: Alison Butterworth and Phil Trow (at 1hr 27m)

Oldham Times: Oldham surgeries among the first in the country to take part in a campaign by Dr Zahid Chauhan to make Britain Homeless Friendly

The Guide: Prestwich walk-in centre signs up to ‘homeless friendly’ scheme

Revolution 96.2: Oldham puts helping the homeless into practice

The Bolton News: Waters Meeting Health Centre in Bolton is part of new homeless friendly scheme launched in Greater Manchester

BBC: Inside Out North West (at 10m 7s)

Dr Chauhan talking about Homeless Friendly on Thats TV Manchester

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