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
Keeping Safe During Ramadan
Our Founder Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE talks about Ramadan and celebrating Eid during this pandemic and how we can keep safe. You can watch the broadcast by clicking on the link https://oldham.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b624055aa15842f58612bfe9&id=041e35a88f&e=0eadd9031f
Can you help us to provide Hygiene Kits?
Due to the current pandemic we at Homeless Friendly are putting together these hygiene kits for people who find themselves homeless to try and help keep one of the most vulnerable members of society safe. The kits will include a
Well done Healthwatch Rochdale
You are the first Healthwatch Organisation to openly pledge that they are Homeless Friendly Healthwatch are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. They are here to make sure that those running services, put people
Thank you GP Practices and all NHS staff
In these difficult times its easy to become confused, upset and even angry at services that we need the most. Homeless Friendly and our founder Dr Zahid Chauhan would like to thank all GP Practices and NHS staff for all
GREATER MANCHESTER COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
We are all working differently due to the threat of Coronavirus this includes how councils offer there support and advice. We have compiled information relating to Council’s Housing and Homelessless Services due to them temporarily no longer offering a standard
COVID 19 Information in various languages
Britain is proud of its diverse cultural identity, therefore its important that Coronavirus information is in a format that people can understand. Thank you to Street Support for ensuring that partner organisations are able to share these useful links. COVID-19
COVID 19 GUIDANCE
The government has issued guidance in relation to offering support to people who find themselves homeless. To read the full guidance follow the link below https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-services-for-people-experiencing-rough-sleeping/covid-19-guidance-for-hostel-or-day-centre-providers-of-services-for-people-experiencing-rough-sleeping?utm_source=Greater+Manchester+Homeles
Our founder writes to the Prime Minister over concerns linked to Coronavirus and the lack of guidance for people who are homeless
The letter sent to Boris Johnson is as below Prime Minister, At the heart of the British psyche is a desire to help others less fortunate than ourselves, particularly at times of crisis. As a GP on the front line,
Recognition For One Of Our Trustees
We are proud to announce that one of out Trustees Dr Tariq Chauhan was recognised as a leader in the category Health Care at the 2020 Asian Business Leader Awards.
A First For A Carers Centre
Carers and staff recently came together to participate in Homeless Friendly’s awareness raising training, developing their knowledge in relation to homelessness. It can be forgotten that carers often support members of their family who are threatened with or actually become
OBE FOR OUR FOUNDER
We are proud to announce that Dr Zahid Chauhan who is the founder of Homeless Friendly is to receive an OBE in The Queen’s New Year Honours. Dr Chauhan stated that he is ‘Humbled to be appointed by her Majesty
Manchester’s World Sleep Out Event
Such a remarkable event, the weather threw everything at us but it didnt stop over 100 people from sleeping out in solidarity with people who are homeless. The event was opened by The Deputy Lord Lieutenant Lisa Yam, followed by
TIME IS RUNNING OUT for The World Big Sleep Out Event
If you want to register for Manchester’s Official Event you’d better hurry because the closing date is 4th December. 50 cities across the world are sleeping outside on the same night showing solidarity with people who are homeless and raising
Oldham Athletic the first Homeless Friendly Football Club
The people of Oldham and Macclesfield received the Homeless Friendly message on Saturday 19th October – thanks to OUR home club Official Oldham Athletic FC. The ‘Latics not only hosted our team but enabled us to broadcast a message to
Crossley and Primrose Centre openly declare their pledge at The Real Change Event
Oldham based Crossley and Primrose Centres under Great Places umbrella joined our growing band of organisation to recognise our pledge on World Homeless Day. They prepare hot meals for people who are homeless, using food that is grown on their
Real Change Launches in Oldham
Homeless Friendly alongside many local organisation joined in the launch of Oldham’s Real Change on World Homeless Day. Real Change covers essential costs that help people who are homeless or at risk in our area build lives away from the
Willow Wood Hospice joins Homeless Friendly
We are proud that on World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day plus it was also Hospice Care Week Willow Wood Hospice signed the pledge to become a Homeless-Friendly Hospice. Willow Wood is committed to address inequalities in palliative
Homeless Friendly’s Big Sleep out joins the world
A busy Manchester shopping precinct will be sent to sleep with bedtime tales from Dame Helen Mirren and Hollywood legend Will Smith this winter. And it’s all in a bid to make sure society doesn’t shut its eyes to the
Homeless Friendly’s Big Sleep Out
50,000 people across the world. 1 Night. This December, be part of an international showing of solidarity with homeless people throughout the world. Who’s joining us? Pre-register for Homeless Friendly’s Big Sleep Out today by emailing: homelessfriendlysleepout@gmail.com
Saint Ann’s Hospice have now joined our pledgers
We are looking forward to developing partnership working with Saint Ann’s Hospice in ensuring that people who are homeless are in receipt of appropriate end of life care – thank you Saint Ann’s for signing up to the pledge
Summer 2019 Newsletter
Our Trustee is Highly Commended
Vicky Riding CEO at BARDOC and also a trustee for Homeless Friendly was nominated for an award at The Inspire Awards 2019. Vicky was Highly Commended in the Women in Health and Social Care Category. Well don’t Vicky we are
Another wonderful Hospice evidences that they are indeed Homeless Friendly
Saint Lukes (Cheshire) are a vivacious hospice and has added a Homeless-Friendly pledge to their superb work within their community. Take a look at St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire’s website and you will see how they bring life to all that
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is the first hospice in the UK to pledge to be Homeless Friendly
Homeless people living with a terminal illness are now going to be offered services by Dr Kershaw’s hospice in Oldham. The charity, which also offers tailored services to those living with life-limiting conditions, has promised to become Homeless-Friendly and examine