The ShowerBox Barking initiative, run by the local council, ShowerBox, and Barking Churches Unite, is a dedicated facility offering showers, refreshments, and hygiene products for the homeless population. The project aims to tackle the growing issue of homelessness in Barking and Dagenham, which has witnessed a 64% rise in rough sleeping. It emphasizes the critical role of sanitation in preventing disease and improving life chances for vulnerable individuals, as highlighted by local council leader Maureen Worby, and is supported by local health funding and collaborative community efforts.
"The importance of providing access to sanitation cannot be underestimated, not just for improving personal hygiene and preventing disease, but in terms of helping to improve the life chances of some of our most disadvantaged residents."
"The launch of ShowerBox Barking, a partnership between ShowerBox, the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and Barking Churches is momentous for our charity..."
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