I felt very honoured to be invited to this celebration today. We had a buffet lunch and it was fascinating to speak to so many people who have helped Luther Street Medical Centre in its support and services for Oxford’s homeless people. We heard excellent speeches from Pat Goodwin, the founder trustee of the Oxford Homeless Medical Fund; from Dr Sally Reynolds, a GP who has been working for Luther Street since the start and from Lesley Dewhurst, the chief executive of Oxford Homeless Pathways.
By far the most moving speeches were by two people who had been users of the Luther Street Medical Centre, both explained how they had had so much more help than just medical and how the centre had really helped them to turn their lives around by properly listening to their stories and understanding their needs and situations properly.
There was an opportunity to look around the impressive facilities of the Centre including the dental surgery and now several consulting rooms and meeting rooms. It’s an amazing place with lots of amazing people doing amazing work!
Hi, I saw this webpage from two years ago and wondered if Mr Brett is still around (I don’t know) would he or, possibly one of his representatives, attend the memorial service held this Thursday at 2pm for those of the ‘homeless community’ who have passed away. (I myself have an appointment at the LSMC at precisely the time). There are some notices in the O Hanlon House foyer, so the reception could likely give out details of where. With budget cuts and so on, a politian or few could be needed these days….? Bye. O hanlon house blue floor resident -anon.