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HART health service for homeless is finalist for prestigious health award Date published: 02 May 2021
Dr Venk Mallya delivering flu vaccination at a local soup kitchen
A vital health service for homeless and transient people in the Rochdale borough has been named as a finalist for a Health Service Journal (HSJ) award 2021 in the Best Healthcare Provider Partnership with the NHS Category.
The Health Alliance Response Team (HART) is a voluntary service and forms part of Rochdale Health Alliance’s portfolio of services. The team was set up to care for the primary healthcare needs of people who are traditionally hard to reach or resistant to accessing health services. They care for people who access the soup kitchens and also live on local streets, parks and hostels.
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A HEALTH service for the homeless in Rochdale is in line for a prestigious award.
The town s Health Alliance Response Team (HART) is a finalist for a Health Service Journal (HSJ) award 2021 in the Best Healthcare Provider Partnership with the NHS category.
Homeless people vaccinated against Covid-19 Date published: 12 April 2021
HART nurses with Nurse Associates vaccinating at Leopold Court
The homeless and transient population in Rochdale are receiving vital protection against Coronavirus, thanks to the efforts of the Rochdale Health Alliance’s Homeless Alliance Response Team (HART).
Since the first vaccination session held on 3 March 2021, 144 service users have been vaccinated at hostels, bed and breakfasts and homeless support hubs. Vaccinations will take place every two weeks at the support hub, moving forward. The HART nurses have been supported by Rochdale Health Alliance’s Primary Care Nurses as well as newly recruited Nurse Associates.