St Mungo's health strategy

Many homeless people turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with physical and mental health problems. St Mungo's recognised this and launched a new health strategy in 2008.

We piloted a range of new initiatives:

  • Each hostel has staff specifically responsible for clients' health problems
  • Significantly improved access to health professionals, including GPs and nurses
  • We made an impact in the political arena, making the Government take notice

Read more about our health work in the latest supporter newsletter: Frontline Winter 2010

Just £15 will pay for a health check with a nurse, visit our online shop to give a homeless person this gift.

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