Health

The vast majority - 86% - of St Mungo's clients have untreated health conditions when they come to us, and wherever possible they receive a full health check as soon as they arrive

Homelessness and health problems are a vicious cycle. We believe that:

  • No one with a mental health problem should sleep rough
  • Healthcare services must come to homeless people, not the other way round
  • No one should be refused treatment on the basis of housing status, substance use or mental health problems

Read our health consultation responses and briefings.  

Find out more about what we think

  • Drugs and alcohol

    Drugs and alcohol How St Mungo's is helping influence drugs and alcohol strategy Find out more

  • Mental health

    Mental health Read our latest briefings on mental health strategy Find out more

  • Physical health

    Physical health St Mungo's recommendations on improving the physical health of homeless people Find out more