5 reasons why the Mobile Clinic is a game changer (and 2 ways to support it)

The Bethnal Green clinic helps women, men, and children in vulnerable circumstances be seen by a doctor and register with a GP. Now, our very first Mobile Clinic will be launched into full service to support it. In 2019, we will drive it around the streets of London to help people in great need access healthcare 3 days a week! But will this medical van have a real impact? Well, here are 5 reasons why it will revolutionise our work!   1. The Bethnal Green clinic is full Our Bethnal Green clinic is operating at full capacity. Every day, volunteers fill the consultation rooms, but the space is limited and we have to turn people away. With the Mobile Clinic fully operational, more people will have the chance to access our much-needed service.   2. Healthcare is better when it’s local Our patients sometimes have to borrow money and travel long distances to reach our clinic. It’s common for our patients to spend hours on different buses to save the extra pounds that a quicker tube journey costs. These journeys can take a heavy toll, particularly if one is already feeling debilitated and ill. With a mobile clinic visiting all corners of London, long and expensive trips to east London will be avoided!   3. Teaming up for impact The Mobile Clinic will drive to different service providers so our patients can access more services in the same place! Facing challenges with immigration applications and a life marked by insecurity, being able to see the doctor and regist...
Source: Doctors of the World News - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tags: Uncategorised Source Type: news