19 February 2008:
A new service providing free health, housing and welfare advice for homeless people has opened in the London borough of Hackney.
Thames Reach has linked up with healthcare professionals to develop the Greenhouse Walk-in centre, which provides a comprehensive service for some of the most vulnerable people in the area.
Martin Harris manages the project. “If people are sleeping rough, have a drug or alcohol problem or are simply struggling to keep a roof over their head, they can just drop in.”
The new centre will provide a range of services including a full health assessment, tenancy support and debt and legal advice in a modern, purpose-built building.
It will be staffed by doctors and nurses from the City and Hackney Primary Care Trust and advice workers from Thames Reach.
Opening hours
The Greenhouse Walk-in sessions are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 12.30 pm.
Location
Greenhouse Walk-in
19 Tudor Road
Hackney
E9 7SN
0208 510 4490
