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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
THANK YOU NATIONAL LOTTERY
The National Lottery’s #Coronavirus Community Support Fund has bolstered our programme to protect rough sleepers from COVID-19, by adding £8000 to “amazing” public donations from across Greater Manchester.Following an appeal for funds at the start of Lockdown, donors ensured that Homeless Friendly
HOMELESS FRIENDLY FACE MASKS
Have you got a face mask? If you would like to order a Homeless Friendly mask for a small donation (suggested amount £2) please contact us by emailing homelessfriendly@gmail.com We will also be donating some of the masks to local
WE’VE GONE AND DONE IT
Greater Manchester folk have risen to the challenge by dipping into their own pockets to buy life protecting health items for those sleeping on our streets.Hygiene Kits which include Face masks, hand sanitising gel and other essentials paid for by