Groundswell Launches Diabetes Support for Homeless During Awareness Week
Charity Groundswell has kicked off a vital campaign this Diabetes Awareness Week (June 10-16) to help homeless people manage long-term health conditions, including diabetes. Their mission is clear: provide support to everyone, no matter their situation.
Star-Studded Chat Highlights Health Struggles on the Streets
To mark the campaign launch, Groundswell hosted a revealing conversation between actor Gethin Anthony (Game of Thrones, Aquarius, Warhol) and Homeless Health Caseworker Mark Leonard. The pair discussed the harsh realities of homelessness, diabetes, and healthcare access in the capital.
Rough Sleeper’s Shocking Insulin Storage Revealed
Mark Leonard shared a heart-breaking story of a rough sleeper with type 1 diabetes who resorted to storing his insulin in a Camden canal to keep it cold. Thanks to Groundswell’s intervention, the man now has safe housing and a fridge for his life-saving medication.
Groundswell’s Impact: Thousands Supported in London
- 500+ homeless individuals helped to manage their health
- Over 2,300 key health appointments arranged
- 280 health events held at hostels and day centres
Gethin Anthony praised Groundswell’s “life-saving” work and urged the public to donate and support their vital mission. Groundswell CEO Michael Chandler stressed that “homelessness is fundamentally a health issue” and called for urgent action to tackle preventable illnesses like diabetes among homeless populations.
