£420,000 invested in improving the health of homeless people across Argyll and Clyde.

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As part of a new pilot project NHS Argyll & Clyde has recently recruited six nurses and a project manager to help improve the health of homeless people across the Board area.

£420,000 has been invested in this programme and the aim of the team is to work with existing Health Board employees and a range of other agencies such as Local Authorities.

Dr David Bell, Project Lead, said:

“The homeless are typically amongst the most deprived people in our society - a recent survey across Argyll and Clyde highlighted that over three quarters were experiencing a number of other serious issues in their lives.

“These issues ranged from ill health, serious social problems and debt to problems with child care, relationship breakdowns and criminal justice situations.

“I am therefore delighted that NHS Argyll & Clyde has been chosen for this pilot project - our new team of six nurses and project manager has now been recruited and they are currently undergoing induction training.

“The main aim of the team is to work with existing Health Board employees and other agencies, such as Local Authorities, to meet the needs of homeless people in Argyll and Clyde.

“Meeting these needs does not stop at putting a roof over their head as this does nothing to resolve any of the other problems that they may be experiencing.

“We will be monitoring the progress of this pilot project very closely and will ensure that the details of our results are distributed to other interested organisations throughout Scotland.”

Press Release: Tuesday 17 January 2006