Former homeless man says thanks

Rob a former homeless man in Brighton gave thanks to the St John Ambulance Brighton homeless service.

He said: 'I am writing with the feeling of gratitude due to the service that has been provided to me over three years.'

'I was once homeless and in those days, if there was one day I looked forward to it was a Thursday at the Hove peace statue at 7.00pm. Your workers would, in all weathers, attend to not just my needs, but lots of others too.'

The Brighton homeless service operates a nurse-led mobile health unit for Brighton's street homeless and provides help including basic health assessments, first aid treatment and wound care and health advice.

Rob continued: 'A friendly ear, a cup of tea or coffee, socks, hats and medical help. Wow... without you guys my life would have taken a different shape to the way it is today. I just want to say thank you for the time and support that St John Ambulance has given to me.'