Our health services

The vast majority - 86% - of St Mungo's clients have untreated health conditions when they come to us, and wherever possible they receive a full health check as soon as they arrive.

The physical health problems typically associated with rough sleeping can include pneumonia, bronchitis, trench foot, frostbite, wound infections, and respiratory or cardiovascular problems. Recovery from these conditions - invaluable in itself - can also lead to an improvement in mental wellbeing.

We work in partnership with local PCTs to provide hostel-based GPs and nurses' surgeries. We also have teams of specialist workers who help people with their mental health and substance use issues.

In 2006/07 we introduced the role of Health Champion to our accommodation projects - members of staff with additional responsibility for any health issues. They work in partnership with statutory services to ensure that clients are accessing all services available, and to raise awareness of the health issues affecting homeless people.

To find out how you can work with us to help us deliver health services to more homeless men and women, contact Angela Manners, Group Manager - Health on 07714 699 625 or by email to AManners@mungos.org

Find out more:

Our health campaign
Homelessness: It makes you sick

Documents
St Mungo's health strategy
Homelessness It makes you sick summary report