Streetsmart Eases Pain of Homelessness
Aside from hunger and a constant need for shelter, muscular problems also continue to inflict pain on Edinburgh's homeless population.
Now, StreetSmart Physio, part of the Streetsmart organisation which works in partnership with the restaurant industry to raise funds for homeless charities, has been launched to provide physiotherapy treatments to the capital's homeless citizens.
A team of qualified physiotherapists have set up a voluntary clinic within a homeless hostel while aiming to provide an outreach street service.
Rosalind Johnstone, Director of StreetSmart Physio, introduced the idea after she identified a need for a dedicated physiotherapy service for the homeless in Edinburgh:
'Homeless individuals are particularly vulnerable to physical and mental ill health as a result of factors such as sleeping rough, poor diet, drug and alcohol addiction and violent crime,' she says.
Martin Irons, who manages StreetSmart Scotland, said: 'StreetSmart is committed to providing funds to local Edinburgh charities which address the problems associated with homelessness to bring about real change. It's about much more than simply providing food and shelter.
'I have been impressed by Rosalind's energy, compassion and commitment to this cause, and these values will be at the foundation of StreetSmart Physio.'
StreetSmart Edinburgh has enabled restaurants to raise over £150,000 since its launched in 1998. The organisation benefits from the support of over 80 leading restaurants, including The Atrium and Blue, Restaurant Martin Wishart, The Kitchin, The Witchery Group, Montpeliers and Harvey Nichols.
www.streetsmart.org.uk
Now, StreetSmart Physio, part of the Streetsmart organisation which works in partnership with the restaurant industry to raise funds for homeless charities, has been launched to provide physiotherapy treatments to the capital's homeless citizens.
A team of qualified physiotherapists have set up a voluntary clinic within a homeless hostel while aiming to provide an outreach street service.
Rosalind Johnstone, Director of StreetSmart Physio, introduced the idea after she identified a need for a dedicated physiotherapy service for the homeless in Edinburgh:
'Homeless individuals are particularly vulnerable to physical and mental ill health as a result of factors such as sleeping rough, poor diet, drug and alcohol addiction and violent crime,' she says.
Martin Irons, who manages StreetSmart Scotland, said: 'StreetSmart is committed to providing funds to local Edinburgh charities which address the problems associated with homelessness to bring about real change. It's about much more than simply providing food and shelter.
'I have been impressed by Rosalind's energy, compassion and commitment to this cause, and these values will be at the foundation of StreetSmart Physio.'
StreetSmart Edinburgh has enabled restaurants to raise over £150,000 since its launched in 1998. The organisation benefits from the support of over 80 leading restaurants, including The Atrium and Blue, Restaurant Martin Wishart, The Kitchin, The Witchery Group, Montpeliers and Harvey Nichols.
www.streetsmart.org.uk
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