The scheme is the brainchild of GP Dr Jules Eden, who works at a drop-in centre for the homeless. The kits contain a range of homeopathic medicines, moisturising cream, suncream, soap, sticking plasters, dressings and bandages. Dr Eden said that homeless people were at greater risk of minor injuries because of the harsh environment in which they live.
Problems can include skin chaffing, cigarette burns and cuts and grazes.
Without an address, homeless people can find it difficult to access medical care - which compounded their problems. That caused problems because then it would not be a simple thing to treat. You may often have to refer them to a plastic surgeon, or give them high dose antibiotics to get rid of any infection. Dr Eden said the kit contained nothing that could be abused, such as antibiotics, high dose painkillers or steroid creams. The homeopathy works well, and also it is not re-sellable.