Health fair helps local people experiencing homelessness
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We’re proud to lead on the delivery of a special, annual event aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of local people who are experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of becoming so.
Last week, we were thrilled to see professionals from a variety of organisations coming together at our Cornerstone day centre to provide help, support and signposting at this year’s event.
The Manchester Homeless Partnership health information fair is just one way we aim to improve the experiences and outcomes of people who are experiencing homelessness – as outlined in a report we carried out recently.
Attendees at the fair visited a range of stalls and took part in activities, with a free goodie bag, refreshments, haircuts and lunch too.
Amanda Croome, our head of homelessness, said: “Health and wellbeing are at the heart of our services, because we know that people who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming so, have many barriers when it comes to sustaining or improving their physical and mental health and wellbeing compared with others.
“We’d like to thank everyone involved, and all the professionals who came along to share their knowledge and expertise.
“The feedback from people who visited on the day was that they felt much more confident in how to seek support, and many were keen to take proactive steps to improve their health too.
“The fair is just one way we aim to empower people to transform their lives, and we’re really privileged to be part of the journey as they take steps to bring about the changes they want to make.
“We’re here to help if people are struggling, or if they need support both at times of crisis, or for the long-term too.”
To find out more information about our homelessness services and how they can help, click here now.
